USM Alger won the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday by defeating Zamalek SC in a penalty shoot-out [1].
The victory establishes the Algerian club as a dominant force in African continental football and marks a significant trophy win on Egyptian soil.
The final concluded at the Cairo International Stadium in Cairo, Egypt [2]. The match served as the second leg of the final, where Zamalek secured a 1-0 victory [3]. However, this result only leveled the series, as USM Alger had won the first leg 1-0 [1].
Because the teams remained tied with a 1-1 aggregate score after two legs [1], the championship was decided by a shoot-out. USM Alger eventually prevailed with a score of eight-seven [1].
This win marks the second time USM Alger has claimed the CAF Confederation Cup title [5]. The match remained tightly contested throughout both legs, requiring the maximum number of tie-breaking measures to determine the 2026 champion [2].
“USM Alger won the CAF Confederation Cup on Saturday by defeating Zamalek SC in a penalty shoot-out”
The result underscores the competitive parity between North African clubs in the CAF Confederation Cup. By winning a second title, USM Alger strengthens its historical standing in the tournament, while Zamalek's loss at home highlights the volatility of two-legged finals decided by narrow aggregate margins.
