The third round of the Algerian amateur football league's "Center-East" group has concluded with two new teams taking the lead. Union of Annaba and Njem Mokra are now at the top of the standings, thanks to their recent wins. Annaba's victory over Paradou AC allowed them to reclaim the top spot they initially held after the first round. Their winning streak continues, with no losses so far this season.
Njem Mokra also secured a crucial win against local rivals, Aïn M'lila, with two goals scored in the last five minutes of the first half. The goals, scored by Kaïkaï and Mehri, proved decisive in securing the three points for Mokra. Although Aïn M'lila's Harari reduced the deficit in the second half, it wasn't enough to change the outcome. This win marks Mokra's second consecutive victory and propels them to the top of the standings.
The runners-up spot is now shared by three teams, all of whom have yet to taste defeat this season. CA Batna, MO Constantine, and CS Constantine's local rivals, USM Annaba, are all part of this group. CA Batna secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over arch-rivals, CAB Batna, with a goal from Mache. This victory allows Batna to maintain their momentum and stay in contention for the top spot.
MO Constantine also secured a win in their first home game, with goals from Lallawi and Bououdia. Although Djabou scored for Chabab Beni Thour, it wasn't enough to change the outcome. This win marks Constantine's first victory of the season and sees them rise to third place. Meanwhile, USM Annaba's draw with CS Constantine's local rivals, CA Batna, keeps them in the running.
The league's struggling teams, including Union Chawiya, continue to search for their first win of the season. Chawiya's draw with CA Batna keeps them at the bottom of the standings, along with Chabab Beni Thour, who have yet to secure any points. The competition is heating up, with several teams still in contention for the top spot.
The next round of matches promises to be exciting, with several key games scheduled. Njem Beni and Shabab Azzazga, both part of the top four last round, face off against teams looking to improve their standings. The highly anticipated match between Shabab Skikda and Njem Mokra could have significant implications for the league's top spot.
The Algerian amateur football league continues to captivate fans, with several teams emerging as strong contenders. As the competition intensifies, teams will need to dig deep to secure crucial wins and stay in contention. With several matches still to play, the outcome of the league remains uncertain, and fans are eagerly anticipating the next round of matches.
Key points
- Union of Annaba and Njem Mokra take the top spot in the Algerian amateur football league.
