USM Alger win the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Zamalek in a penalty shootout. The final ends with the teams level on aggregate, finishing 1-1 overall before penalties determine the champion. In the shootout, USM Alger prevail 8-7, securing their second Confederation Cup title. Multiple reports describe the match as reaching a decisive moment in the spot-kick contest after the two-legged tie produces an equal scoreline. The result is the culmination of USM Alger’s campaign in Africa’s second-tier club competition, while Zamalek also finish level with a draw across the final’s aggregate scoring. With the shootout victory, USM Alger are confirmed as the tournament winners for the edition of the competition covered by the reports.