DOUÉRA, Algeria (March 17, 2026) (Interstat) — Substitute Mohamed Islam Bakir scored a decisive free kick in stoppage time to give MC Alger a 2-1 home victory over USM Khenchela in an Algerian Ligue 1 match Tuesday at Stade Ali Ammar.

Bakir broke a 1-1 deadlock in the 91st minute. USM Khenchela had equalized in the 87th minute through Abdelkader Menezla’s header, canceling out Bakir’s opening goal from a first-half free kick just before halftime. The win solidifies MC Alger’s strong domestic campaign, while USM Khenchela’s mid-table form continued.