Disciplinary committee announces sanctions for Professional League officials and players

The Professional Football League's disciplinary committee has issued several sanctions following the 8th round and the rescheduled first-round match of the 2026-2027 season. MC Alger defender Merouane Khelif was handed a one-match ban following his red card against MC Oran. Abdelwahab Houssini, communications officer for JS Saoura, received a two-match suspension and a 100,000 DZD fine for entering the pitch and protesting against the referee during the game against CR Belouizdad. Additionally, the committee left the CR Temouchent file open, suspending General Manager Houari Talbi and club President Abdelfattah Ishak Ben Kedifa provisionally until they are summoned for a hearing regarding the incidents that occurred during the match against US Biskra.