The Jeunesse Sportive de Kabylie (JSK) football team secured a convincing 3-0 win against NC Magra at the Stade du 1er novembre in Tizi Ouzou, allowing them to climb to third place in the Algerian Ligue 1 standings. The match, played behind closed doors, saw the home team dominate the second half, scoring three goals in a 15-minute span through Hamroune and Banouh. This victory brings the JSK's total points to 21, with two matches in hand over the league leader, CRB.
The JSK's win was a significant boost to their standings, as they still have two matches to play against USMA and MCO. Their impressive performance has brought them closer to the league leader, CRB, who currently has 29 points. However, CRB's momentum has slowed down in recent weeks, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by MC Oran at home. This draw follows a 1-0 loss to USMA, highlighting a decline in form for the Belouizdadis.
The 15th matchday of the Algerian Ligue 1 saw several notable results, with ES Sétif, Paradou AC, and NA Hussein Dey securing wins over JS Saoura, AS Aïn M’lila, and US Biskra, respectively. These victories lifted the teams out of the lower rungs of the table, while JSK's win propelled them into third place. The results have set the stage for an exciting second half of the season.
According to Abdelkrim Medouar, president of the Ligue de football professionnel (LFP), the second half of the season will begin once all the outstanding matches have been played. Medouar confirmed that the schedule for the postponed matches will be published soon on the LFP website. The matches in question involve teams participating in African competitions, including USMA, JSK, and PAC.
The LFP has announced that the postponed matches will be rescheduled, with USMA having three matches in hand, JSK having two, and PAC having four. The resumption of the championship is currently slated for January 21, but Medouar suggested that it may be delayed to February 1, pending a final decision. The uncertainty surrounding the start date has teams and fans eagerly awaiting confirmation.
In addition to the Ligue 1 schedule, Medouar discussed the upcoming derby between MO Béjaïa and JSM Béjaïa in Ligue 2. The match, which is the only outstanding fixture in Ligue 2, may be played on January 4 if both teams are eliminated from the Algerian Cup. However, Medouar emphasized that the LFP requires approval from local authorities to host the match in Béjaïa, and alternative arrangements will be made if necessary.
The JSK's next match will be against Raja Casablanca in the CAF Champions League on December 27. The team will look to build on their recent momentum and make a strong impression in the continental competition. With a strong finish to the first half of the season, JSK will aim to maintain their form and push for a top-two finish in Ligue 1.
Key points
- JSK's 3-0 win over NC Magra propels them to third place in Algerian Ligue 1.
- CRB's draw with MC Oran and loss to USMA have slowed their momentum.
- The Algerian Ligue 1 will resume once all outstanding matches have been played, with a potential start date of February 1.
