Mohamed Benameur

Background

Benameur was born on December 4, 1959.

Career

He represented Algeria at the 1979 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship. His first name is listed by various sources as Mohamed, Mustapha and Rachid. Benameur began his career in the junior ranks of USM El Harrach.

In November 1976, he made his senior debut in a league game against Military Cross Oran.

In 1981, Benameur left USM El Harrach and joined Washington Boufarik. He only remained at the club for one season before leaving to USM Alger where he stayed just a few months.

He then went on to play for Remote Control Relizane, Hydra Air Corps and a brief stint in Syria before ending his career before his 25th birthday. In November 1977, aged just 17 years old, Benameur was called up to the Algerian National Team by Rachid Mekhloufi for a 1978 African Cup of Nations qualifier against Zambia.

However, he did not participate in the game as Algeria lost 2-0.

He started all 4 of Algeria"s games at the tournament before Algeria lost against Argentina in the second round. On December 30, 2010, Benameur died at the L"hopital Parnet in Algiers. He was buried in the El Alia Cemetery the following day.

Achievements

• Won the 1979 African Youth Championship.

Membership

A year later, he was a member of the Algerian Under-20 team at the 1979 Fédération internationale de football association World Youth Championship.