About Ali Benouna
Lived 1912 – 1980 (aged 68). Ali Benouna was a French association football player.
Ali Benouna (23 July 1907 – 6 November 1980) was a former French professional footballer.
Career Benouna was the second Algerian and North African to play in France after Aoued Meflah, playing for FC Sète and Stade Rennais in the 1930s.
He was also the first Algerian and North African to play for the France National Team, making his debut on 9 February 1936, in a 3–0 friendly loss against Czechoslovakia.
Benouna would make his second and last appearance on 8 March 1936, in a 3–0 friendly win against Belgium.
Honours Won the Coupe de France once with FC Sète in 1934 Has 2 caps for the France National Team
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ali Benouna?
Algerian footballer (1912–1980)
When was Ali Benouna born?
Ali Benouna was born on 23 July 1912 in Algiers.
When did Ali Benouna die?
Ali Benouna died on 6 November 1980 in Algiers.
What was Ali Benouna's occupation?
Ali Benouna was an association football player.
What nationality was Ali Benouna?
Ali Benouna was French.
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