USM Khenchela 1, ES Setif 4

SETIF, Algeria (Interstat) — ES Setif opened its Ligue 1 campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over USM Khenchela on Friday afternoon, delivering a performance that far exceeded statistical projections in front of its home supporters at Stade du 8 Mai 1945. The home side wasted no time establishing dominance, netting two early goals that effectively decided the match within the first ten minutes. Midfielder Akram Djahnit opened the scoring in just the second minute, finishing with his right foot to give Setif an immediate lead. The advantage was doubled six minutes later when defender Kamel Hamidi found the net… Read more...