USM Alger 1, USM Khenchela 2

KHENCHELA, Algeria (Interstat) — USM Khenchela defeated USM Alger 2-1 on Monday afternoon at Stade Hamam Ammar, rallying from an early deficit to open the Ligue 1 season with a victory. Frank Etouga Mbella put USM Alger ahead in the ninth minute, scoring with a left-footed shot. The goal came against the run of play as the home side had pressed early. USM Khenchela responded in the 39th minute when midfielder Hadji Chekal Affari headed home a cross to level the score before halftime. The goal shifted momentum firmly in favor of the hosts, who controlled possession after the break.… Read more...