O Akbou and MC Oran took crucial steps towards avoiding relegation with narrow but significant 2-1 victories on Matchday 26 of the Algerian Ligue 1 season.
In Béjaïa, O Akbou edged fellow relegation contenders USM Khenchela in a tense encounter that proved vital in the fight for survival.
The result lifts Akbou to 12th place with 28 points, level with Khenchela, and offers a glimmer of hope for a team that has been under intense pressure in recent weeks.
Facing a side similarly entrenched in the battle at the bottom, Akbou delivered a determined performance.
The three points not only move them out of immediate danger but also apply pressure on the teams around them, adding further drama to the season’s final stretch.
Meanwhile, MC Oran enjoyed their own moment of relief with a hard-fought home win against NC Magra.
The Hamraouas claimed the three points with the same scoreline, 2-1, in another match where the stakes were high and the margin for error minimal.
That win propels MC Oran up to 10th in the standings with 30 points, a position that provides a small buffer from the drop zone.
In contrast, NC Magra now finds itself in a precarious situation.
With 27 points, they sit in 14th place, just one point above the relegation line, and face a tense end to the campaign.
Both fixtures highlighted the fierce competitiveness at the lower end of the table, where every point carries significant weight.
For Akbou and Oran, the wins are more than just numbers—they represent renewed belief in their ability to stay afloat in Algeria’s top flight.
With only a handful of matches remaining, the fight for survival is heating up, and consistency will be key for teams hoping to avoid the drop.
This weekend’s results have not only shifted positions in the table but also altered the psychological landscape for the clubs involved.
As the pressure mounts, the coming fixtures promise more drama in a league where nothing is settled until the final whistle of the final matchday.
