JS Kabylie Dominate ES Setif in 5-1 Algerian Ligue 1 Thriller

In a commanding display of attacking football, JS Kabylie crushed ES Setif 5-1 in an Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 clash on May 9, 2026. The match, played at the Stade du 1er Novembre 1954 in Tizi Ouzou, saw the hosts produce a devastating first-half performance that left the visitors chasing shadows.

The Canaries opened the scoring in the 12th minute when midfielder Abdelkader Boussaid curled a free-kick into the top corner. Just eight minutes later, striker Mohamed Ali Hammouche doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner. ES Setif briefly responded through a goal from Youcef Laouafi in the 28th minute, but JS Kabylie quickly restored their two-goal cushion before halftime.

By the 42nd minute, the home side had added a third through winger Karim Benkhelifa, who tapped in from close range after a well-worked team move. The second half belonged entirely to JS Kabylie. Hammouche completed his brace in the 55th minute, and substitute Rachid Ait Younes rounded off the scoring with a clinical finish in the 78th minute.

Key Statistics

• Possession: JS Kabylie 58% – 42% ES Setif
• Shots on target: 9 – 4
• Corners: 7 – 3
• Yellow cards: JS Kabylie 2 – ES Setif 3

The victory moves JS Kabylie into third place in the Ligue 1 standings, while ES Setif remain in mid-table. The five-goal margin was a clear statement from the Canaries, who are now genuine contenders for a top-two finish and a CAF Champions League spot.