Record $4 Million Prize Awaits Winners As Zamalek Face USM Alger In Confederation Cup Final

Record $4 Million Prize Awaits Winners As Zamalek Face USM Alger In Confederation Cup Final 

By BSN Sports 

The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the CAF Confederation Cup 2025/26 as Egyptian giants Zamalek SC host Algeria’s USM Alger in the decisive second leg of the final at Cairo International Stadium on Saturday night, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. local time (18:00 GMT), with Gabonese referee Pierre Atcho appointed to officiate the high-profile encounter.

Beyond continental glory, the finalists will battle for a record prize purse of USD 4 million — the largest financial reward in the history of the CAF Confederation Cup.

USM Alger head into the return leg with a narrow advantage following their dramatic 1-0 victory in the first leg in Algiers last weekend. Ahmed Khaldi converted a stoppage-time penalty to separate the two sides and hand the Algerian club a crucial lead ahead of the trip to Cairo.

The result leaves the contest finely balanced as both clubs seek continental success in one of Africa’s premier interclub competitions.

Zamalek will rely on home support at the Cairo International Stadium as they attempt to overturn the deficit and capture a third CAF Confederation Cup title, having previously lifted the trophy in 2019 and 2024.

USM Alger, meanwhile, are aiming to secure their second title after winning the competition in 2023. The Algerian side will take confidence from their disciplined first-leg performance and their recent positive record against Egyptian opposition in continental competitions.

With history, prestige, and significant financial rewards at stake, attention across African football will be firmly fixed on Cairo for what promises to be a fiercely contested finale to the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup season.

Match Details

Fixture: Zamalek SC vs USM Alger

Competition: TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Final (Second Leg)

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Venue: Cairo International Stadium, Cairo, Egypt

Kick-off: 21:00 local time | 18:00 GMT

Referee: Pierre Atcho (Gabon)