On Saturday, MC Alger secured their spot in the round of 16 of the Algerian Cup after a hard-fought and thrilling 2-1 victory over Ittihad Khenchela in a strong match during the competition's round of 32.

The match was highly competitive between the two teams, with the contest remaining open until the final whistle, before "The Captain" managed to secure the qualification spot in their favor.

The same round also saw the qualification of several other clubs, including Najm Ben Aknoun, who continued their strong performances after defeating Farfus Bir Al-Ater 2-0, confirming their strong presence in this season's cup competition.

In another match, ES Mostaganem secured their advancement to the next round after a valuable 1-0 victory over Amal Wednesday in a game characterized by tactical caution, decided by small details in favor of ES Mostaganem.

JS Saoura also secured a convincing victory against JS El Khroub with a 2-0 scoreline, continuing their steady progress and reaffirming their determination to compete for the cup title.

The round of 16 matches of the Algerian Cup continue tomorrow, Sunday, with two games scheduled: the first will see USM Alger face CS Constantine, while ES Ain Benian will take on CR Belouizdad.