USM Alger Clinch CAF Confederation Cup After Zamalek Shootout

USM Alger secured the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Zamalek on penalties. The final was decided 8-7 after a 1-1 draw in regular time. The match took place in Algiers. The game remained level at 1-1 after the 90 minutes of regular play. Both sides failed to break the deadlock, leading to a penalty shootout. In the shootout, USM Alger edged Zamalek 8-7. The sequence of penalties saw the Algerian side prevail by a single spot‑kick. The victory grants USM Alger a continental crown. It marks the club's first CAF Confederation Cup triumph. The CAF Confederation Cup is Africa's equivalent of the UEFA Europa League. Winning the competition places USM Alger among the continent's cup champions. Fans in Algiers celebrated with chants of "One, two, three, viva... Algiers!" as the trophy was lifted. The triumph adds to Algerian football's recent successes on the continental stage.