Étoile Sportive Ben Aknoun (Arabic: النجم الرياضي لبن عكنون), known as ES Ben Aknoun or simply ESBA for short, is an Algerian football club based in Hai Ouled Smail in Ben Aknoun. The club was founded in 1935 and its colours are Red black and white. Their home stadium, Mohamed Larbi Abada, has a capacity of 300 spectators but the club receives its opponents in 20 August 1955 Stadium. The club is currently playing in the Algerian Ligue 2.[2]
History
On 5 August 2020, ES Ben Aknoun were promoted to the Algerian Ligue 2.[3]
On 2 June 2023, ES Ben Aknoun were promoted to the Ligue 1 for the first time in their history.[4]
On 14 June 2024, ES Ben Aknoun were relegated to the Ligue 2.[5]
On 27 April 2025, ES Ben Aknoun returned to the Ligue 1.[6]
Players
Algerian teams are limited to four foreign players. The squad list includes only the principal nationality of each player;
Current squad
As of 31 January 2026[7]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Personnel
Current technical staff
| Position
|
Staff
|
| Head coach |
Mounir Zeghdoud
|
| Assistant coach |
Abdelhamid Arroussi
|
| Goalkeeping coach |
Elhadi Lamrani
|
| Fitness coach |
Ouddaï Syphax
|
References
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