RC Kouba Secure Comfortable 2-0 Home Win Over GC Mascara

RC Kouba delivered a dominant performance at their home ground on 8 May 2026, defeating GC Mascara 2-0 in an Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2 fixture. The result keeps Kouba firmly in the promotion race, while Mascara continue to struggle near the bottom of the table.

Match Overview

The match, played under the floodlights with a 23:00 local kick-off, saw RC Kouba take control from the first whistle. They pressed high and forced early errors from the Mascara defence. The opening goal came in the 23rd minute when winger Yacine Belkacem cut inside from the left and curled a shot into the far corner.

GC Mascara tried to respond but lacked creativity in the final third. Their best chance came just before half-time when a free-kick from Mohamed Saïd was tipped over the bar by Kouba goalkeeper Riad Aït Ali.

Second Half Seals the Points

Kouba doubled their lead in the 67th minute. A swift counter-attack ended with striker Abdelkader Zitouni slotting home after a perfect through ball from Houssem Eddine Bouchiba. The home side comfortably saw out the remaining minutes, controlling possession and denying Mascara any clear-cut chances.

Key Performances

• Yacine Belkacem (RC Kouba): Man of the match with a goal and constant threat down the left flank.
• Riad Aït Ali (RC Kouba): Made two crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
• GC Mascara: Their midfield was overrun, with Brahim Henni unable to impose himself.

Standings Impact

With this win, RC Kouba move to 38 points from 22 matches, keeping them in contention for a top-two finish and promotion to Ligue 1. GC Mascara, on 18 points, remain in the relegation zone and face a tough battle to avoid the drop with eight games remaining.

The result also extends Kouba's unbeaten home run to six matches, underlining their strength at their own stadium.