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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Saturday the appointment of match officials for the two-legged final of the CAF Confederation Cup between USM Alger and Egypt’s Zamalek SC, scheduled for May 9 and 16.

The CAF Referees Committee has assigned the first leg, set for May 9 at the 5 July 1962 Stadium in Algiers (20:00), to Mauritanian international referee Dahane Beida. He will be assisted by:

First Assistant: Gerson Emiliano dos Santos (Angola)

Second Assistant: Elvis Guy Noupue Nguegoue (Cameroon)

Fourth Official: Abdel Aziz Bouh (Mauritania)

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) booth will be managed by Daniel Laryea (Ghana), assisted by Beida Dahane (Mauritania) and Stephen Yiembe (Kenya).

The return leg, scheduled for May 16 at Cairo International Stadium, will be officiated by Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho, assisted by:

First Assistant: Boris Marlaise Ditsoga (Gabon)

Second Assistant: Amos Ndong (Gabon)

Fourth Official: Patrice Tanguy Mebiame (Gabon)

Tunisian referee Haythem Guirat will lead the VAR team for the second leg, assisted by Maria Rivet and Carine Atezambong Fomo.

USM Alger secured their spot in the final after overcoming Olympic Safi (0-0, 1-1), while Zamalek reached the final stage at the expense of CR Belouizdad (0-1, 0-0).

CRB started the game with higher intensity and tried to impose early pressure, but USM Alger remained disciplined and efficient in transition. Their first real opportunity was enough to break the deadlock, as Kamghati finished clinically to give USMA the lead. Just before halftime, Khaldi doubled the advantage, putting his side in a strong position going into the break.

In the second half, CR Belouizdad reacted with urgency and managed to reduce the gap from a set piece, reigniting the tension of the final. Despite sustained pressure in the closing stages, USM Alger showed defensive solidity, game management, and composure to protect their lead until the final whistle.

The trophy ceremony carried strong symbolism, as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune personally presented the cup to the USM Alger captain. His presence added weight to the occasion, reflecting the importance of the event at national level and highlighting the role of football as a unifying and widely followed moment in Algerian sporting life.

in a moment filled with joy, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presented the trophy amid a vibrant celebratory atmosphere, while players and fans erupted in cheers, reflecting the significance of the victory. It was a symbolic moment that blended official protocol with the joy of achievement, as the stadium burst into collective applause and celebration.

with this triumph usm alger secures its 10th algerian cup title, further cementing its status as the most successful club in the history of the competition.

Algiers — April 22, 2026
Algeria will participate with a delegation of 20 athletes in the 19th African Artistic Gymnastics Championships for seniors and juniors (men and women), scheduled from April 23 to 26 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, according to the Algerian Gymnastics Federation.

This continental event carries significant importance for the Algerian national team, particularly for the women’s squad, with the presence of Olympic champion Kaylia Nemour. She is expected to be one of the stars of the competition, following her outstanding performances in the last three stages of the World Cup, especially on the uneven bars and balance beam.

Nemour will also be tasked with leading a young and ambitious women’s team toward the continental podium, with the ultimate goal of securing qualification for the 2026 World Championships.

Alongside Algeria, the championship will feature 11 other African nations: Cameroon (host), Egypt, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Tunisia, Mali, Zimbabwe, Togo, Morocco, and Senegal.

Algerian Athletes List:

Senior Men: Adam Kougat, Ahmed Riyad Aliouat, Jaber Hamida, Houssam Hamadouche, Youssef Samani.
Senior Women: Kaylia Nemour, Louna Hamames, Lina Khennoun, Siham Hamidi, Rihab Sedhan Sedra.
Junior Boys: Yacine Jouabi, Rayan Amoura, Ilyes Hichem Lakhal, Ishak Benila, Mohamed Hamadouche.
Junior Girls: Melissa Jaadi, Sabrinal Eftisan, Yelina Eftisan, Shanice Ben Ramadan, Jana Ritaj Wael.