USM Alger celebrate triumph over Al Ahly Credit: CAF

Result

  • USM Alger 1-0 Al Ahly

USM Alger clinched the Caf Super Cup after edging Al Ahly 1-0 in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Zinedine Belaid scored the winner in the first half from a penalty spot after consultation with VAR in the first half.

The first half winner proved decisive as the Algerian side resolutely defend to hold off a challenge from the Caf Champions League holders who were dominant all through the game.

The Egyptian side, African record Caf Champions League winners missed an opportunity to clinch a historic treble.

They now turn attention to defending the league, Caf Champions League and now the African Football League where they meet Simba in the quarter final.

Senior Staff writer at Kawowo Sports mainly covering football

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