USM Alger and CR Belouizdad headlined a successful weekend for Algerian football, officially securing their places in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup knockout stages with hard-fought away wins.
In a roller-coaster 3–2 victory over San Pédro, USM Alger threw away an early 2–0 lead before substitute Mohamed Bouderbala struck a stunning 92nd-minute winner from outside the box. The dramatic finish ensures the Algerian giants move on to the quarter-finals.
CR Belouizdad displayed immense grit to defeat Singida Black Stars 1–0 in Tanzania.
After Abdennour Belhocini scored a 3rd-minute long-range beauty, Belouizdad played the final half-hour with ten men following Mohamed Hammouda’s red card.
Goalkeeper Farid Chaâl proved unbeatable, preserving the win through heavy stoppage-time pressure.
In Morocco, Olympic Club de Safi also confirmed their qualification by beating Djoliba 2–1. Sofiane El Moudane headed home the decisive goal in the 50th minute, joining the Algerian sides in the final eight.
