USM Alger Clinches Dramatic African Confederation Cup Victory

USM Alger triumphed in the African Confederation Cup, beating Zamalek 8-7 in a penalty shootout. After losing 1-0 in Cairo, they prevailed on aggregate thanks to a controversial penalty win in the first leg. Glody Likonza’s final kick secured their second Confederation Cup title.

USM Alger emerged victorious in a thrilling African Confederation Cup final, defeating Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 in a penalty shootout on Saturday night.

Despite a 1-0 loss at Cairo International Stadium, the Algerian team triumphed on aggregate, having initially secured a victory via a controversial stoppage-time penalty in the first leg.

Zamalek's early lead, courtesy of Oday Dabbagh's fifth-minute goal, was not enough as the match concluded in dramatic fashion. Glody Likonza sealed the win, marking USM Alger's second Confederation Cup title, sparking jubilant celebrations among their supporters.