The head of the Algerian football federation, Khidir al-Din Zatshi, has categorically denied that his federation had any contacts with the Portuguese coach, Carlos Queiroz , for the purpose of taking over the job of head coach of National football team of Algeria instead of the local hero , Rabih Madjir who was sacked last month.

“I have not contacted the Portuguese coach of Iran Carlos Queiroz to offer him the job of the national team coach and I am also not aware of anyone from my federation carrying out such contacts” Zatshi, confirmed in a short interview with (Al-Nah’ar) newspaper.

There has been various reports of such contacts recently which the Iranian media has also carried over.

On the other hand, Al Arab newspaper has reported that Carlos Queiroz has turned down an offer from the Egyptian FA to train its national football team to replace the Argentine, Hector Cuper.

No further details were given.