Saïd Amara

Saïd Amara was an Algerian football player and manager.

Playing career

Club career

Born in Saïda, Amara started playing club football for Gaité Club Saida and SC Bel Abbès. In 1956, he moved to France to play for Strasbourg, Béziers and Bordeaux. He returned to Algeria, playing with MC Saïda and JSM Tiaret.

International career

He spent time with the football team in 1960 to 1962, and received death threats upon his return to Bordeaux.
He also earned five caps 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 MC Saïda, ES Mostaganem, MC Oran, GC Mascara and Al-Ahly Benghazi.