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CAF
3 days ago
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Algeria call up Mahious, Meziane in star-studded provisional squad for CHAN
Algeria's home-based national team coach, Madjid Bougherra, has named a provisional 28-man squad as preparations begin in earnest for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The selected players—drawn exclusively from the domestic league—are set to report to the National Technical Centre in Sidi Moussa on Sunday, 20 July, for a pivotal training camp that will shape the final squad for the tournament in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The squad is headlined by CHAN 2022 top scorer Aymen Mahious and features a strong representation from Algerian league champions MC Alger and runners-up CR Belouizdad, with six players each. USM Alger follows with four call-ups, while JS Kabylie and CS Constantine contribute three players apiece. The rest of the squad is rounded out by representatives from ASO Chlef, ES Sétif, and Paradou AC. This preliminary list is expected to undergo minor adjustments based on player performances during the camp and upcoming friendly matches. Algeria will be based in Group C at CHAN 2024, one of the most competitive groups, facing off against Uganda, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. القائمة المعنية بتربص المنتخب الوطني للاعبين المحليين استعدادًا لبطولة شان 2024. القائمة أولية وقد تطرأ عليها تغييرات قبل إرسال القائمة النهائية إلى الكونفدرالية الإفريقية لكرة القدم، يوم 22 جويلية 2025 #LesVerts | #123VivaLAlgérie🇩🇿 — Équipe d'Algérie de football (@LesVerts) July 19, 2025 As part of their build-up, the Desert Foxes A' will play two high-profile friendlies —offering a final opportunity for players to stake their claim before the continental showdown begins on August 2. Bougherra, who guided Algeria to the final of CHAN 2022 before losing on penalties to Senegal, is determined to go one better this time. With tactical preparations set to intensify, competition for places in the final squad promises to be fierce. But for now, this group of 28 forms the backbone of Algeria's quest for CHAN glory. Full List of Algeria's Provisional CHAN 2024 Squad Goalkeepers: Zakaria Bouhalfaya (CS Constantine) Tarek Bousseder (ES Sétif) Abderrahmane Medjadel (ASO Chlef) Defenders: Saadi Radouani (USM Alger) Réda Hlaimia (MC Alger) Fares Nechat Djabri (JS Kabylie) Ayoub Ghezala (MC Alger) Adam Alilet (USM Alger) Achref Abada (ASO Chlef) Abderrahmane Bekkour (CR Belouizdad) Naoufel Khacef (CR Belouizdad) Ilyes Cheti (USM Alger) Midfielders: Akram Bouras (MC Algiers) Mohamed Benkhemassa (MC Algiers) Abdelraouf Benguit (CR Belouizdad) Mehdi Boudjemaa (JS Kabylie) Bilal Boukerchaoui (CR Belouizdad) Zakaria Draoui (MC Algiers) Messala Merbah (CS Constantine) Attackers:
CAF
06-07-2025
- Sport
- CAF
USM Alger end 12-year drought with historic Algerian Cup triumph
Published: Saturday, 05 July 2025 USM Alger clinched their ninth Algerian Cup title with a commanding 2-0 win over Chabab Belouizdad in Saturday's final at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers. First-half goals from Riyad Ben Ayad and Ahmed Khaldi were enough to seal the victory for USM Alger, who lifted the trophy for the first time since 2013 and equalled CS Belouizdad's record of nine cup titles. The capital club came into the final determined to end their silverware drought, and their intent showed early. Just nine minutes in, Ben Ayad capitalised on a defensive error by Youssef Laouafi to put USM Alger ahead with a calm finish past goalkeeper Mustapha Zaghba. Four minutes later, Khaldi doubled the lead, finishing off another incisive attack that left the Belouizdad defence flat-footed. Despite being the defending champions, CS Belouizdad struggled to find rhythm and failed to mount a significant response throughout the first half. USM Alger controlled proceedings with composure, limiting their opponents to half chances. The second half saw more balanced exchanges, but neither side managed to convert opportunities into goals. Hossam Ghacha thought he had added a third for USM Alger, only for VAR to rule out the goal. The match ended 2-0, securing USM Alger's third win over Chabab Belouizdad in a cup final, having previously triumphed in the 1988 and 2003 editions. In contrast, Belouizdad had beaten USM Alger in finals in 1969, 1970, and 1978. Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune presented the trophy to USM captain Saadi Redouani, as jubilant fans celebrated a long-awaited return to glory. Both USM Alger and CS Belouizdad will now turn their attention to continental ambitions in the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup campaign.
CAF
10-04-2025
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- CAF
CS Constantine edge USM Alger on penalties to reach historic semi-final
Published: Wednesday, 09 April 2025 Algeria's CS Constantine booked a place in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup for the first time in their history after defeating domestic rivals USM Alger in a tense penalty shootout on Wednesday night. The quarter-final second leg, held at the Stade 5 Juillet in Algiers, ended 1-1 in regulation time — mirroring the result of the first leg in Constantine — before Constantine triumphed 4-3 in the shootout to complete a dramatic victory. USM Alger, last season's champions, struck first through Adam Alilat, who calmly slotted home a 26th-minute penalty to put the hosts ahead. That early lead gave USMA the advantage, but Constantine were not to be denied. In the 56th minute, a well-worked move saw Mehdi Deeb tee up Abdelnour Belhousini, whose glancing header beat Benbot to level the tie once again. The game became increasingly cagey in the closing stages, with both sides creating half-chances but failing to convert. The best opportunity to win the tie in regulation time fell to Boussliou in the 83rd minute, but his header drifted wide after a pinpoint delivery from Khaldi. With no winner after 90 minutes, the match proceeded to penalties — and it was CS Constantine who held their nerve, converting four of their spot-kicks to seal a famous victory and spark wild celebrations. The result sets up a mouthwatering semi-final between CS Constantine and Morocco's RS Berkane, last season's runners-up and two-time winners of the competition. For Constantine, the achievement marks a major milestone in the club's continental journey. Meanwhile, USM Alger will be left ruing missed opportunities in their title defence, falling short of a return to the semi-finals just a year after lifting the trophy.
CAF
03-04-2025
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- CAF
CS Constantine, USM Alger share the spoils
Constantine Sports Club and USM Alger shared the spoils in a highly tactical Algerian derby on Wednesday evening's TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final clash played at the Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine. The hosts, with the backing of the CS Constantine faithful were the first to draw blood on the 29th minute through a well taken Mounder Temine much to the delight of the green and black of Constantine. The hosts could have levelled matters in the 40th minute when Riyad Ben Ayad almost found the back of the net but was unfortunate to be denied. Going into the break, the hosts looked to be well in control of the tie, with a number of good goalscoring opportunities coming their way. The hosts were punished for not converting their chances towards the closing stages when Kevin Mondeko drew level in the 73rd minute to the heartbreak of the hosts. The late goal sees the former champions going back to Algers with confidence boosting draw that will put them in a slightly advantageous position when they hosts their Algerian counterparts next week in the return leg. The second leg will take place at the 5 July Stadium in Algiers.
CAF
31-03-2025
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- CAF
Historic derbies and fresh battles headline 2024/25 TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals stage
Published: Monday, 31 March 2025 The road to African club glory continues as the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25 reaches the quarter-final stage this week, with four highly anticipated first-leg fixtures scheduled for Wednesday, 2 April 2025 across the continent. This round features a fascinating mix of seasoned giants and ambitious newcomers, each fighting for a place in the semi-finals of the prestigious club competition. From fierce derbies to cross-regional showdowns, the quarter-finals promise drama, intensity, and football of the highest quality. All eyes will be on Cape Town Stadium where South African debutants Stellenbosch FC take on Egyptian powerhouse Zamalek SC. While Zamalek are aiming for another title following their 2024 triumph, Stellenbosch will be looking to make history in their first-ever quarter-final appearance. It's a classic battle between experience and ambition. In Abidjan, former TotalEnergies CAF Champions League winners ASEC Mimosas will clash with Morocco's RS Berkane, a club with an impressive TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup pedigree. ASEC's attacking flair meets Berkane's proven efficiency in what is expected to be a tightly contested tie. Algeria will host a thrilling domestic derby as CS Constantine welcomes continental veterans USM Alger. For CS Constantine, this marks a maiden appearance at this stage, while USM Alger brings seasoned pedigree and intent to advance further. The clash at Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium is bound to be electric, with national pride also at stake. The final fixture sees Al Masry SC of Egypt facing Tanzania's Simba SC at the Suez Stadium. Al Masry, semi-finalists in 2018, will count on their home support and tournament experience, while Simba SC – back in the quarter-finals for the first time since 2021/22 – look to underline their continental ambitions. The return leg fixtures will be played the following week, with the aggregate winners progressing to the semi-finals of Africa's second-tier club competition. Quarter-Final First Leg Fixtures – Wednesday, 2 April 2025 Stellenbosch FC (South Africa) vs Zamalek SC (Egypt) Venue: Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town Kick-off: 13h00 GMT Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town 13h00 GMT ASEC Mimosas (Côte d'Ivoire) vs RS Berkane (Morocco) Venue: Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan Kick-off: 16h00 GMT Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan 16h00 GMT CS Constantine (Algeria) vs USM Alger (Algeria) Venue: Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine Kick-off: 16h00 GMT Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium, Constantine 16h00 GMT Al Masry SC (Egypt) vs Simba SC (Tanzania) Venue: Suez Stadium, Suez Kick-off: 16h00 GMT For more information on the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25, including fixtures, results, and news, visit -ENDS- Further Inquiries: communications@ CAF | Communication Department
