Zamalek Qualifies for Confederation Cup Final After Overcoming CR Belouizdad, Awaiting Olympique Safi or USM Alger - Elbotola
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Zamalek Qualifies for Confederation Cup Final After Overcoming CR Belouizdad, Awaiting Olympique Safi or USM Alger

Zamalek Qualifies for Confederation Cup Final After Overcoming CR Belouizdad, Awaiting Olympique Safi or USM Alger

T.E (Elbotola)
17 April 2026at18:02

Egypt's Zamalek team has qualified for the African Confederation Cup final after a 0-0 draw against Algeria's CR Belouizdad, benefiting from their first-leg victory. The match took place today, Friday, as part of the second leg of the continental championship semi-final.

The game, hosted at Cairo International Stadium, saw dominant play from Zamalek but no goals were scored. Moroccan player Mahmoud Bentayg started for Zamalek in the encounter.

Zamalek had secured a 1-0 victory in the first leg, played last Friday at Nelson Mandela Stadium, with the lone goal scored by Brazilian Juan Bezerra.

Zamalek will face the winner of the clash between Morocco's Olympique Safi and Algeria's USM Alger in the final. That semi-final match is scheduled for this coming Sunday, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

What was the result of Zamalek's Confederation Cup semi-final second leg?

Zamalek's Confederation Cup semi-final second leg against CR Belouizdad ended in a 0-0 draw at Cairo International Stadium. This result, combined with their first-leg victory, secured their place in the final.

How did Zamalek secure their spot in the African Confederation Cup final?

Zamalek secured their spot in the final by achieving a 0-0 draw in the second leg against CR Belouizdad, following a crucial 1-0 victory in the first leg. The aggregate score allowed them to advance.

Who will Zamalek play in the African Confederation Cup final?

Zamalek will play the winner of the other semi-final match in the African Confederation Cup final. This upcoming match features Morocco's Olympique Safi against Algeria's USM Alger.
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