USM Alger has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023-2024 CAF Confederation Cup. The Algerian club secured its place by defeating Egypt's Modern Future FC 2-0 in the second leg of their quarter-final tie on April 7, 2024, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit to win 2-1 on aggregate.
The crucial match was played at the July 5, 1962 Stadium in Algiers. Goals from Abderrahmane Meziane and an own goal from Modern Future's defender propelled the home side to victory. This result keeps Algeria's representation alive in CAF's secondary club competition.
In the semi-finals, USM Alger is set to face another North African rival, Morocco's RS Berkane. The first leg is scheduled for April 21, 2024, in Algeria, with the return leg in Morocco on April 28. The winner will advance to the final in May.
The Confederation Cup is the second-tier continental club competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). USM Alger's progression marks a significant achievement for the club in the current campaign.
