SETIF, Algeria (Feb. 20, 2026) (Interstat) — ES Setif opened its Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over MB Rouisset on Friday at Stade du 8 Mai 1945. The visitors struck first when Kheir Eddine Toual scored in the 10th minute. Substitute Mohamed Belaribi equalized for Setif just before halftime. Forward Mohamed Benlebna netted the decisive goal in the 67th minute, assisted by Mohamed Hamek. The result defied a pregame projection of a draw from Interstat, which gave Setif a 63.7% win probability. Setif begins the season 1-0-0, while Rouisset starts 0-1-0.