MB Rouissat Tops USM El Harrach 1-0 in Ligue 2 Amateur
MB Rouissat Seizes Ligue 2 Center-East Lead After Victory Over USM El Harrach
OUARGLA,Algeria (May 5,2025) — MB Rouissat (MBR) has reclaimed the top spot in the Ligue 2 amateur Center-East group following a narrow 1-0 victory against USM El Harrach (USMH) on Saturday.The match, held at the Stade of February 18 in Ouargla, was a rescheduled game from the 21st round adn was played without spectators.
While Etoile Sportive de Ben Aknoun has secured promotion from the Center-West group, the Center-East division remains fiercely contested. MBR’s win against USMH, the former league leader, significantly intensifies the battle for the second promotion spot to Ligue 1 mobilis.
USM El Harrach’s loss means they relinquish their leading position to their rivals. The match is being described as a potential turning point in the race for promotion.
Rdjam’s goal Secures Crucial Win
The home side, MBR, secured the vital three points thanks to a goal by Rdjam in the 63rd minute.
The victory propels MB Rouissat to 65 points, placing them at the summit of the Center-East group and improving their chances of reaching Ligue 1 Mobilis. USM El Harrach drops to second place with 64 points, their promotion hopes now hanging in the balance with onyl two match days remaining in the 2024-2025 season.
Upcoming Fixtures key to Promotion Hopes
Both teams face away games in the penultimate round on May 9 and 10. MBR will travel to El Khroub to play ASK, currently seventh with 40 points. USMH will face HB chelghoum Laïd, who are eighth, also with 40 points.
In the final round, the dates for which are yet to be confirmed, MBR will host US Chaouia, sitting sixth with 41 points, while USM El Harrach will welcome IB Khemis El Khechna, who are fifth with 41 points.
