The management of AS Aïn M'lila has successfully paid the first installment of the dues owed to former striker Salim Hanifi. This effort was led by president Malik Amrani with help from fans and former players, including Oussama Benbot, Rabah Ziad, and Brahim Dib. After securing a deadline extension, the club paid 1.5 billion centimes, a move intended to prompt the lifting of the FIFA sanction. Meanwhile, the coaching staff continues preparations for the upcoming cup match, hoping for a reopening of the 'FAF Connect' platform to register their squad and overcome the lack of competitive match practice.