JS Kabylie edge JS El Biar 1-0 to open Ligue 1 8th round
JSK secured a 1-0 victory over JS El Biar at Stade Hocine‑Aït‑Ahmed on Friday 30 October 2026, opening the 8th round of Ligue 1 Mobilis. The lone goal came from a penalty converted by Messaoudi in the 59th minute. The win gives JS Kabylie a third consecutive triumph and lifts them to provisional first place with 16 points, one match behind the leaders.
During the match, Ivorian midfielder Josaphat Arthur Bada was injured in the 30th minute and had to be taken off on a stretcher. Coach Karim Belhocine expressed relief at the outcome but voiced concern over Bada’s injury. Defender Cherifi was praised for a high‑level performance.
El Abd Nouh and Cherifi are seen as reliable replacements for Belaid, strengthening the squad’s defensive options. The result sets JS Kabylie on a promising path as the league progresses.
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