Chabab Azazga and Ghali Mascara ascended to the top of the Algerian Second Division standings on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Chabab Azazga secured the lead position within the Center-East group following the latest round of league fixtures. Simultaneously, Ghali Mascara moved into first place for the Center-West group. These shifts in the divisional rankings mark a change in the competitive status of both clubs as they continue their campaigns in the national tournament. The two teams now hold the primary spots in their respective regional divisions as the season progresses through the autumn. Chabab Azazga and Ghali Mascara became the new leaders of the Algerian Second Division, groups 'Center-East' and 'Center-West' respectively, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Chabab Azazga Takes Top Spot
Chabab Azazga traveled to face Ittihad En-Nezla during the seventh round of matches. The visiting side secured a 1-0 victory to claim their position in the standings. This result allowed the club to move ahead of their rivals in the Center-East group. Chabab Azazga defeated Ittihad En-Nezla 1-0 away from home in the seventh round of matches. The victory was a key moment for the club, as the narrow margin provided the necessary points to overcome the competition in the Center-East standings. The match required a disciplined defensive performance from Chabab Azazga to maintain the 1-0 lead until the final whistle, ensuring their ascent to the top of the group table.
Ghali Mascara also played an away fixture in the seventh round, meeting Najm El-Kolea. The match concluded with a 4-2 win for the visitors. With these points, the team climbed to the top of the Center-West group table. Ghali Mascara defeated Najm El-Kolea 4-2 away from home in the seventh round of matches. The high-scoring nature of the fixture demonstrated the offensive capability of Ghali Mascara, who managed to find the back of the net four times throughout the duration of the match. By securing the win at the home ground of Najm El-Kolea, the team successfully navigated the challenges of an away fixture to secure their current standing in the Center-West group.
Mouloudia Batna and Ittihad Blida held the lead positions in their respective groups during the sixth round of play. Both clubs occupied these spots before the most recent fixtures shifted the standings on 24 October 2026. In the previous round, the league leaders were Mouloudia Batna and Ittihad Blida. The transition in leadership reflects the competitive nature of the Algerian Second Division, where the standings remain fluid as teams compete through the seventh round of the season. The displacement of Mouloudia Batna and Ittihad Blida from the top spots shows the impact of the latest results recorded across the league.
