Algerian club USM Alger has secured its place in the final of the 2023-2024 CAF Confederation Cup. The team advanced after drawing 0-0 with Egypt's Zamalek SC in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Sunday, April 14, 2024. USM Alger progressed with a 2-0 aggregate score, having won the first leg in Algiers.
The match, played at Cairo International Stadium, was reportedly tense. Algerian media sources described the atmosphere as hostile, with claims of provocation directed at the USM Alger delegation upon their arrival in Egypt. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not issued an official statement regarding these specific incidents.
In the final, USM Alger will face the winner of the other semi-final between RS Berkane of Morocco and Egypt's Modern Future FC. The single-match final is scheduled to be played on Sunday, May 12, 2024. This marks USM Alger's second appearance in the Confederation Cup final, having previously won the tournament in 2023.
