Islam Merrili (R) of USM Alger vies with Ahmed Mohamed Abo Elfetouh of Zamalek SC during the first leg of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final match between USM Alger and Zamalek SC in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2026. (Xinhua)

Khaldi Ahmed (front) of USM Alger celebrates scoring during the first leg of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final match between USM Alger and Zamalek SC in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2026. (Xinhua)

Photo taken on May 9, 2026 shows the general view of the first leg of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final match between USM Alger and Zamalek SC in Algiers, Algeria. (Xinhua)

Ahmed Khaldi (R) of USM Alger vies with Adam Hamza Kaied of Zamalek SC during the first leg of the 2025/2026 CAF Confederation Cup Final match between USM Alger and Zamalek SC in Algiers, Algeria, on May 9, 2026. (Xinhua)