JS Skikda clinched a valuable 2-1 win at home against NC Magra, in a match that opened with a minute of silence to honor the memory of Aymen Chahmat. The hosts dominated the early stages, culminating in a 29th-minute goal by Ait Hamadouche. Despite pressure from the visitors to equalize, the hosts controlled the first half. In the second half, NC Magra increased their intensity, and Ait Abdelmalek managed to narrow the lead in the 77th minute. Although coach Boujearen made tactical substitutions to bolster the midfield and defense, the result remained unchanged until the final whistle, allowing JS Skikda to strengthen their standing at the top of the league table.