Saïd Amara (; 11 March 1933 – 2 August 2020) was an Algerian

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player and manager.

Playing career

Club career

Born in Saïda, Amara started playing club football for Gaité Club Saida and

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. In 1956, he moved to France to play for

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and

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. He returned to Algeria, playing with

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and

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International career

He spent time with the FLN football team in 1960 to 1962, and received death threats upon his return to Bordeaux. He also earned five

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for the Algerian national team between 1963 and 1964.

Coaching career

Amara had two spells as manager of the Algerian national team. He also managed many clubs, including

, ES Mostaganem,

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and Al-Ahly Benghazi.

References

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