CAF Cup: USM Alger wins the trophy in suspense

Author: Jacques PEKEMSIPublished on: May 16, 2026Country: Algeria

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CAF Cup: USM Alger wins the trophy in suspense

USM Alger won the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/2026 after a fiercely contested return final against Zamalek SC, triumphing in a penalty shootout (8-7) after losing 1-0 in Cairo. Oday Dabbagh opened the scoring for Zamalek with an early penalty, leveling the aggregate score. Despite the pressure, USM Alger displayed great character and managed to hold on until the decisive penalty shootout, securing their second continental title.

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