MC Algiers continue winning streak and defeat USM Khenchela with two goals

MC Algiers continued their positive performances in the Algerian league during the 2026-2027 season, securing a new victory against their visitors USM Khenchela with two goals to nil, in the match that took place today, Saturday, as part of the eighth round.

MC Algiers took an early lead with a goal from Ayoub Ghezala in the 2nd minute, before substitute Sofiane Baïzid secured the victory by adding a second goal in the 67th minute.

With this victory, MC Algiers, the league champions for the last three seasons, has climbed to fourth place with 13 points, gathered from four wins and one draw, while having three matches in hand.

The team is now just one point behind the second-placed CR Belouizdad and MC Oran, and three points behind the leaders JS Kabylie.

JS Kabylie have a postponed match against MC Algiers next, in the second round, while MC Oran are awaiting a postponed clash against 'the Doyen' from the opening round.

CR Belouizdad will face JS Saoura on Monday in the eighth round, while also having a postponed match against Olympique Akbou from the sixth round.

In contrast, USM Khenchela's tally remains at five points from a possible 21, after suffering their fourth defeat of the season, alongside one win and two draws, while they have a postponed match against JS Saoura from the second round.