USM Algier und Zamalek treffen im Hinspiel des Finales um den CAF-Confederations-Cup in Algier aufeinander. Beide Vereine bringen eine starke Historie sowie eine gute aktuelle Form in die Partie ein.
USM Algier, gegründet 1937, geht nach dem Gewinn des algerischen Pokals in dieser Saison in die Begegnung. Zum Kader unter Trainer Ndiaye gehören Torhüter Oussama Benbot sowie die Stürmer Dramane Kamagate und Ahmed Khaldi.
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Mamelodi Sundowns secured a 2-0 victory over MC Alger to qualify for the CAF Champions League quarter-finals, with both goals scored by Brayan Leon. The match was overshadowed by a heated touchline clash involving coaches Miguel Cardoso and Rhulani Mokwena. Mokwena accused Cardoso of violating FIFA rules by entering the away team's technical area during celebrations.
Building on their group stage dominance, North African clubs advanced to the semifinals of the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup quarterfinals, eliminating several Egyptian powerhouses amid upsets, controversies, and tense finishes. Five key return-leg matches shaped the next round.
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The CAF Champions League 2025-2026 quarterfinal pits Espérance de Tunis against Egypt's Al Ahly in a highly anticipated clash. Senegalese referee Issa Sy has been appointed to officiate the first leg. Tunisian midfielder Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane, now with Al Ahly, returns to face his former club amid expected hostility.