Ligue 2 Amateur: MSP Batna seizes sole lead, status quo in the West

The eighth matchday of the Algerian Ligue 2 amateur saw MSP Batna claim the sole lead in the Centre-East group following their commanding 4-1 victory over IRB Nezla, reaching a total of 17 points. Within the same group, NC Magra defeated JS Azazga 3-0, while the match between USM Annaba and JSD Jijel ended in a goalless draw. In the Centre-West group, the hierarchy remains stable with USM Blida and GC Mascara continuing to share the top spot, both holding 20 points. Saturday's only match in this group between MC El Bayadh and ASM Oran concluded in a 1-1 tie.