The CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 final starts this week, with the first leg between USM Alger and Zamalek SC in Algiers on Saturday at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
Both teams have won this competition before and want to add another title to their achievements in African football.
USM Alger will host the first leg at Stade 5 Juillet 1962. The second leg will take place at the Cairo International Stadium on Saturday, May 16, at 21:00 local time (18:00 GMT).
USM Alger became the 2023 champions after drawing 2-2 on aggregate against Young Africans and winning on away goals. Zamalek secured their first title in 2019 by beating RS Berkane in penalties after a 1-1 draw and won again in 2024 with another away goals victory over the same team after a 2-2 aggregate score.
This season’s TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final remains highly competitive. Mauritanian referee Dahane Beida will officiate the first leg, and Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho will handle the second leg.
Zamalek reached the final by defeating CR Belouizdad 1-0 on aggregate, while USM Alger progressed by winning on away goals against Olympic Club Safi, drawing 0-0 at home and 1-1 away. The champions will receive a record prize of USD 4 million as CAF invests in African football.
TOTALENERGIES CAF CONFEDERATION CUP 2025/26 FINAL
First Leg
USM Alger vs Zamalek SC
Date: Saturday, 09 May 2026
Venue: Stade 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers, Algeria
Kick-off: 20h00 local time | 19h00 GMT
Referee: Dahane Beida (Mauritania)
Second Leg
Zamalek SC vs USM Alger
Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Venue: Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt
Kick-off: 21h00 local time | 18h00 GMT