USM Alger Hosts Zamalek in 2026 Final First Leg — Usma Vs Zamalek
usma vs zamalek arrives on 8 May 2026 with USM Alger hosting Zamalek in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup final at the Stade du 5 Juillet 1962 in Algiers. Kickoff is set for 21h French time and 20h in Algeria, with the match carrying the weight of two recent title winners and a home first leg for USM Alger.
Stade du 5 Juillet 1962
USM Alger will take the opening leg at home after winning the competition in 2023. Zamalek, the 2024 champion, is coming in with the chance to take another continental title back after two years, and that sets up a final between clubs that already know how to finish this tournament.
The route to Algiers was narrow on both sides. USM Alger reached the final by eliminating OC Safi 0-0 and 1-1, while Zamalek advanced past CR Belouizdad with a 0-1 win followed by a 0-0 draw. Those margins leave little room for waste in the first leg.
Broadcast In France
The match will air live on beIN Sports Max 10 in France. In Algeria, viewers will have beIN Sports 2 Mena, EPTV, and Al Aoula Algeria.
That coverage gives supporters in both countries a direct route to the final without needing to track updates elsewhere, and the kickoff time splits cleanly between the 21h French slot and the 20h start in Algeria.
Zamalek In Morocco
The return leg in Morocco already carries baggage. It was delayed by 80 minutes after supporter clashes and a pitch invasion, a disruption that hangs over the tie before the first whistle in Algiers.
For USM Alger, the immediate task is to protect home ground in the first 90 minutes of the final. For Zamalek, the trip to Algiers opens a chance to manage the tie before the return leg, where the pressure around the contest has already shown how fast this one can turn.
