USM Blida extended its lead in the Central-West group of the second division following a goalless draw away to MC Saïda during the seventh round of matches. This result puts the team at 17 points, three clear of second-placed RC Kouba, which holds 14 points. RC Kouba shares its points tally with GC Mascara and MC Saïda, though it holds an advantage in goal difference. In another fixture, WA Tlemcen defeated JS Taghit 2-0, moving to 7 points in ninth place, while JS Taghit remains at the bottom of the table with only one point. The remaining games of the round are scheduled to take place this Saturday.