Algerian football club Union Sportive de la Médina d'Alger (USMA) have reached the semi-final stage of the 2025-2026 CAF Confederation Cup, putting them within 180 minutes of a place in the final of Africa's second-tier club competition.
The first leg of the semi-finals is set to take place as part of the ongoing CAF Confederation Cup knockout rounds. USMA, one of Algeria's most storied clubs, have been among the standout performers in this edition of the tournament, progressing through the earlier rounds to reach the last four.
A place in the final would represent a significant achievement for the Algiers-based club, who are looking to add continental silverware to their domestic honours. The second leg of the semi-final tie will determine which clubs advance to the final of the competition.
The CAF Confederation Cup is the second most prestigious club competition on the African continent, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). USMA's run in the tournament has generated significant excitement among Algerian football supporters.
