ES Sétif secured a tough 1-0 victory over Olympique de Chlef on Friday during the 21st round of the Algerian Football League (AFL), boosting their campaign with a crucial three points.
The match’s defining moment came early when Kingsley Edu calmly converted a penalty in the sixth minute, giving Sétif the lead they fiercely defended. With this win, ES Sétif climbed to 31 points, claiming fifth place in the standings, while Olympique de Chlef, stuck on 28 points, held eighth.
The game showcased Sétif’s knack for seizing early chances and their stubborn resolve to protect a slim advantage. Elsewhere, Paradou AC and Mouloudia El Bayadh battled to a scoreless draw, a result that left both teams level on 30 points.
Paradou edged into sixth place, nudging ahead of Mouloudia El Bayadh on goal difference, as the Algerian league table continues to tighten. The round highlighted the fine margins that define this season’s relentless competition.
