Super Eagles star Sikiru Alimi delivered a remarkable performance on Saturday evening, grabbing a brace—including a stoppage-time winner—to inspire JS Saoura to a thrilling 3–2 victory over Olympique Akbou in the Algerian Ligue 1.

The 29-year-old striker, who joined Saoura back in August, displayed his experience and big-game temperament in a dramatic contest that left their fans in excitement, Footballrover reports.

Sikiru Alimi Leads JS Saoura’s Attack in Key Victory

Alimi opened the scoring in the 14th minute, finishing a slick move to give the home side an early advantage at the Stade 20 Août 1955 Béchar.

Olympique fought back, equalising through Mohamed Amine Gherbi just before half-time.

The visitors then stunned the Béchar crowd shortly after the restart when Ramdane Hitala fired them ahead barely four minutes after the restart.

JS Saoura regrouped, drawing level via an Abd El Kader Boutiche penalty just eight minutes later.

The decisive moment came in stoppage time as Alimi delivered the last blow in 92 minutes, securing all three points for the hosts.

From CHAN Eagles to Algerian Ligue 1 Hero

Before his move to Algeria, Alimi featured for Nigeria at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), scoring once in three games.

The forward, who helped Remo Stars clinch their first-ever NPFL title last season, has now brought his experience to Saoura.

His journey — which includes spells at Warri Wolves, Sunshine Stars, Lobi Stars, Stade Tunisien, and Maghreb Fez — highlights the wealth of experience he now offers his new club.

The result keeps JS Saoura in strong contention early in the Algerian Ligue 1 season as they top the table with 14 points from seven rounds of matches.

Alimi and his teammates will now gather this momentum ahead of their next fixture against MC Oran on Thursday.

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Last Updated on October 5, 2025 11:39 am by footballrover