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.