Algeria’s USM Alger beat Egypt’s Zamalek to win CAF Cup
USM Alger of Algeria defeated Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw to win the CAF Confederation Cup. The victory marks USM Alger's second title in the competition, having first won it in 2023. The match sparked celebrations across Algiers despite being played in Cairo.
- ▪USM Alger beat Zamalek 8-7 on penalties to win the CAF Confederation Cup.
- ▪The final ended in a 1-1 aggregate draw before going to penalties.
- ▪USM Alger previously won the CAF Confederation Cup in 2023.
- ▪The match took place in Cairo, Egypt, but celebrations erupted in Algiers.
- ▪This victory marks USM Alger's second continental title.
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Toggle PlayAlgeria's USM Alger beat Egypt's Zamalek to win CAF CupNewsFeedAlgeria’s USM Alger beat Egypt’s Zamalek to win CAF CupFans celebrated across Algiers after USM Alger beat Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in Cairo, claiming their second CAF Confederation Cup after a 1-1 aggregate draw. The Algerian club first won the trophy in 2023.Published On 17 May 202617 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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