JS Kabylie shines: 3-0 win against US Monastir and gets closer to the group stage!

JS Kabylie shines: 3-0 win against US Monastir and gets closer to the group stage!

In an impressive performance, JS Kabylie won the African Champions League home game against US Monastir 3-0. This duel took place on Friday at the Taieb M'hiri Stadium in Sfax and also marked the first leg of the second qualifying round of the continental championship. Both teams initially started with a 0-0 score at half-time, but after the break the turning point came for Kabylia, who thus secured an important step towards the group stage. [Al24news] reports that Merghem scored the first goal immediately after the restart in the 49th minute. Akhrib followed 15 minutes later and scored in the 64th minute, assisted by Lahmeri. Finally, Sarr rounded off the comeback with the third goal in the 89th minute.

The significance of this victory cannot be underestimated as it shows that JS Kabylie is on a promising path after returning to the African Champions League, which has its roots back to 1964. With a view to the next matchday, they are getting closer to qualifying for the group stage, which is scheduled to take place on October 25th at the Hocine Aït-Ahmed stadium in Tizi-Ouzou.

The setback for Monastir

While the Kabylie had reason to celebrate, the US Monastir suffered an unexpected setback. As runners-up to Tunisia, the team previously came into the match with an eleven-game unbeaten streak, but Kabylie's dominant performance led to an abrupt end to this winning streak. This change in perspective could be a valuable lesson for Monastir on their way through the Champions League.

In connection with the other African representatives, MC Alger should not be forgotten. They face their own clash against the Cameroonians of Colombe, which will take place on Sunday at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaoundé. In the current season of the African Champions League 2025-2026, fans can not only look forward to exciting encounters, but also to a lot of football news and analyzes provided by various providers such as [Eurosport].

A look at the history of the African Champions League

The African Champions League has a long history that began in 1964 when the first edition of the Coupe des clubs champions africains was played. From the first to the current tournaments, some impressive teams have stood out. JS Kabylie, which lifted the trophy in 1981 and 1990, is just one of many clubs whose fame and history spans several decades. It is currently apparent that the youngest title holders, such as Pyramids FC, are bringing a new dynamic to the competition by winning their first continental title in 2025. [Wikipedia] provides a detailed overview of the past editions of the league and highlights how it has developed over the years.