USM Alger were crowned TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup champions for the second time after a dramatic 8-7 penalty shootout victory over Zamalek SC in Cairo.
The Algerian giants held their nerve from the spot after the two-legged final ended 1-1 on aggregate, capping off a tense and fiercely contested showdown between two of African football’s most historic clubs.
With little separating the sides across both encounters, the final ultimately came down to penalties, where USM Alger displayed remarkable composure under pressure. Each successful kick intensified the tension inside the stadium before the Algerians finally sealed the decisive advantage to spark wild celebrations among their players and supporters.
The triumph marks a second CAF Confederation Cup title for USM Alger and further strengthens the club’s growing continental pedigree. Winning in Cairo against a side with Zamalek’s pedigree makes the achievement even more significant for the Algerian outfit.
For Zamalek, it was heartbreak after pushing the contest to the limit in front of their home fans, only to fall short in the shootout. Despite the defeat, the Egyptian side showed resilience throughout the tie and forced the final into one of the most dramatic conclusions of the African club season.
USM Alger now add another major continental trophy to their history, writing a new chapter in the club’s rise on the African stage.
