The second round of the Algerian Amateur National Championship (Center-East) takes place today, September 25, 2026, with several strong clashes lined up. The matches come after the first round, which saw some surprising results, including a heavy win for Union of Annaba and a tough draw for Mouloudia Batna and Mouloudia Constantine. Shabab Jijel, who were given an extra chance to prepare due to recent fires in Jijel, make their debut in the championship against Union of Nezla.
One of the most anticipated matches is between Mouloudia Batna and Mouloudia Constantine, with both teams seeking to build on their first-round draws. Mouloudia Batna's coach, Zemmouri, has set a clear goal for the team to achieve promotion this season, and the team's recent signings have raised expectations. Meanwhile, Union of Annaba, who enjoyed a convincing win in the first round, face a tough away match against JSM Cheraga.
Another key match takes place at the Bouguemaa Hamou Stadium in Beni Oubane, where Etoile de Beni Oubane host Chabab Batna. Both teams are seeking to bounce back from disappointing results in the first round and claim their first win of the season. The home team, Etoile de Beni Oubane, will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage and make a statement against Chabab Batna.
The match between CA Batna and USM Annaba has been postponed by 24 hours due to scheduling conflicts with the national team's match against Zambia. The two teams will now face off on September 26, 2026. Meanwhile, Olympique de Medea and RC Arzew are set to clash in a match that promises to be an exciting encounter.
In a historic match, Union of Nezla will host Shabab Jijel in the second division, marking the first match for both teams in the championship. Shabab Jijel were given a late chance to participate in the championship and will be looking to make an impact against a well-prepared Union of Nezla side.
Chabab Beni Thour will make their debut in the championship against Mouloudia Bejaia, with both teams seeking to start their campaign on a positive note. The match promises to be a closely contested encounter, with both teams determined to claim their first win of the season.
The second round of the Algerian Amateur National Championship promises to be an exciting and unpredictable affair, with several strong clashes lined up. The matches will take place at various stadiums across Algeria, including the 24 February Stadium in Ouargla, the 1 November Stadium in Batna, and the Abed Hamdani Stadium in Annaba.
Key points
- Shabab Jijel make their debut in the championship against Union of Nezla
- Mouloudia Batna and Mouloudia Constantine face off in a highly anticipated match
- Union of Annaba seek to build on their first-round win against JSM Cheraga
