Tunisian coach Nabil Maâloul has announced his resignation as the head coach of CR Belouizdad. The decision was made public during the post-match press conference following the derby against USM Alger, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Maâloul stated that he was unable to continue his duties with the club. The match saw significant friction regarding officiating, resulting in Maâloul receiving a red card. Currently, CR Belouizdad sits at the top of the league table with 14 points, tied with MC Oran, while USM Alger holds fifth place with 11 points; all these teams have a game in hand.