Career
He is currently managing USM Alger in the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1. Ighil spent his entire playing career with NA Hussein Dey. On June 3, 1973, Ighil made his debut for the Algerian National Team as a starter in a friendly against Brazil at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962.
Ighil participated in just one game, the third place match against Zambia, as Algeria finished fourth.
On July 3, 2010, Ighil was appointed as the coach of ASO Chlef, signing a one year contract with the club In his first season with the club, Ighil lead them to the league title for the first time in the club"s history.
Player Manager On May 21, 2007, Ighil was sentenced to three years in prison for his role in the Khalifa embezzlement case. On January 1, 2010, he was released from prison.