Algeria: JS Kabylie secure late triumph to claim Women’s Super Cup crown

JS Kabylie captured the Women’s Super Cup on Saturday evening in Blida, sealing a 1-0 victory over CF Akbou in a tense final that highlighted the steady rise of the Tizi Ouzou club within Algerian women’s football.

The contest at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium remained finely balanced for long stretches, with both sides struggling to break through defensively disciplined setups.

It was not until the closing stages that the breakthrough arrived, and it came from a player who started the night on the bench.

Introduced in the second half, Nadia Iouanoughen made an immediate and decisive impact, scoring in the 79th minute to secure the trophy for JSK.

Her finish, composed and clinical, rewarded the tactical organisation and disciplined approach that had underpinned the team’s performance throughout a tightly fought encounter.

The triumph is another important milestone for JS Kabylie under the guidance of head coach Naïma Laouadi.

A former Algeria international, Laouadi has been central to the team’s development and resurgence, shaping a squad capable of competing at the highest domestic level.

Just a few months earlier, JSK defeated the same opponent—CF Akbou—to lift the Algerian Cup, further intensifying a rivalry that has become one of the defining narratives in the women’s game in Algeria.

For Akbou, the reigning league champions, this defeat comes at a time when they remain strong contenders in the domestic campaign.

They currently sit top of the league after three matchdays, having earned nine points, including a resounding 5-1 win over JSK on the opening day of the season.

That early dominance set the stage for a season of high expectations, though Saturday’s loss will serve as a reminder of the fierce competition posed by their rivals.

JS Kabylie, meanwhile, continue to strengthen their position as a club with clear ambition and momentum.

Their women’s project has gained significant traction in recent years, marked by improved performances, strategic investment, and a growing competitive identity.

The Super Cup triumph stands as a further indication of their progress and could signal the beginnings of a new era in which JSK emerge as consistent challengers on all domestic fronts.

As the season unfolds, the rivalry between JSK and CF Akbou looks set to shape the narrative of Algerian women’s football, with Saturday’s narrow result offering an early glimpse of the battles yet to come.