Cherif El-Ouazzani; The Black Algerian Swan

Cherif El-Ouazzani Features For Algeria

Cherif El-Ouazzani was one of the visible faces of a fast, brilliant and technically astute Algerian team that impressed Africa in the 80s and 90s, helping the Desert Foxes to win the African Cup of Nations on home soil, edging Nigeria 1-0. 


Spotting the Number 14 jersey, the negro-skinned deep-lying playmaker, influenced play from the front of the defence. 1990 was probably the height of his powers as he finished second to Roger Milla in the African footballer of the Year award as well as the second best player at Algiers '90 Nations Cup behind Rabah Madjer. 


His club career shone brightest when he enjoyed stints at MC Oran of Algeria. He won the League, Algerian Cup, Arab Cup Winners Cup and Arab Super Cup with MC Oran.