The Mouloudia d’Alger (MCA) isn’t just a football club - it’s a century-old institution, an emblem of Algerian history. A legacy that ignites hearts when one considers the circumstances of its birth. In a capital city transformed by graffiti and flags, this particular symbol transcends time. 

That January morning still carried the sea’s fury. A week of rain, two days of storms, and wind strong enough to knock the horns off goats—the perfect setting for a shattered spirit.