The 2024–25 Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 is the 63rd season of the

Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 The Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 (), known as Championnat National de Première Division or Ligue 1 for short, and formerly known as the Championnat National 1, is the Algerian professional league for association football clubs. It is the co ...

since its establishment in 1962. A total of 16 teams contest the league. On June 27, 2024 The federal office approved the calendar for the 2024–25 Ligue 1 season with the aim of ending on May 31, 2025. The first round is scheduled for September 14, this delay is motivated both by an extended end of the 2023–24 season but also by the holding of early

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which will take place on September 7, 2024. However, the

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decided to postpone the start of the Ligue 1 by a week, on September 21. The

will see the introduction of

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this season. VAR will be used from the first round of the Ligue 1. The VAR will not be able to be used for all matches because several stadiums do not meet standards, making it impossible to install the necessary equipment. The FAF received the first fully equipped stations, in accordance with an agreement duly signed with the Portuguese company Medialuso, following a call for tenders for a rental. The rest of the equipment should be received. In addition to the equipment, the Portuguese company has also sent five technicians who will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the devices.

Teams

A total of sixteen teams are participating in the 2024–25 edition of the Ligue Professionnelle 1.

ES Mostaganem Espérance Sportive de Mostaganem (), known as ES Mostaganem or simply 'ESM for short, is an Algerian football club in Mostaganem. The club was founded in 1940 and its colours are green and white. Their home stadium, Mohamed Bensaïd Stadium(sha ...

return to the top flight after 25 year's absence and Olympique Akbou is promoted for the first time. Both teams after finishing first on their groups in the 2023–24 Algerian Ligue 2. ES Ben Aknoun and

US Souf Union Sportive de Souf (), known as US Souf or simply USS for short, is an Algerian football club based in El Oued in El Oued Province. The club was founded in 1967 and its colours are blue and white. Their home stadium, 20 August 1955 Stadium, ha ...

were relegated to 2024–25 Ligue 2 after one year in the top flight for both.

Changes

Stadiums and locations

Personnel and kits

Managerial changes

Foreign players

Following urgent requests from certain clubs, the

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has decided to increase the number of foreign players in the

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. After having formally passed through the technical college chaired by Rabah Saâdane, the FAF ratified the increase in the number of foreigners per club from 3 to 5. However, that there is a provision intended to serve as a safeguard for the license of a foreign player or coach to be validated, the club must pay the federation a deposit equivalent to 12 months salary. This is to protect against any financial dispute.

League table

Results

Positions by round

Clubs season-progress

Season statistics

Top scorers

Updated to games played on 21 June 2025.
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Hat-tricks

CAF tournaments

References

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