Young Africans' Dickson Job (L) vies with USM Alger's Oussama Chita during the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
ALGIERS, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Algeria's USM Alger etched their names in the annals of Algerian football history by clinching their first-ever continental trophy, the CAF Confederation Cup, despite a narrow 1-0 defeat at home on Saturday night in the second leg of the final against Tanzanian Young Africans.
The team's 2-1 win in the first leg paved their way to the glory, taking advantage of their two away goals.
At a bustling 5th July Stadium in Algiers, USM Alger faced an early setback as the Young Africans' Djuma Shabani converted a penalty in the sixth minute.
Led by their experienced coach Abdelhak Benchikha, USM Alger showcased their unwavering spirit, as they managed to avoid conceding further goals, and ultimately securing their first-ever continental trophy in the club's history.
The supporters of USM Alger will forever cherish this historic achievement, which not only brings glory to USM Alger but also enhances the reputation of Algerian football on the continental stage. ■
USM Alger's starters pose for a group photo before the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
Fans are seen before the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
Young Africans' players celebrate after scoring during the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
Young Africans' starters pose for a group photo before the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
Young Africans' Fiston Mayele (C) competes during the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
Young Africans' players celebrate after scoring during the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
USM Alger's Islam Merili (2nd L) vies with Young Africans' Salum Abubakar Salum during the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup final 2nd Leg football match between USM Alger of Algeria and Young Africans of Tanzania in Algiers, Algeria, June 3, 2023. (Xinhua)
