Algiers, November 24, 2025 – Algerian football clubs participating in this year’s continental competitions experienced a weekend of contrasting results. In the CAF Confederation Cup, both USM Alger and CR Belouizdad secured positive starts to their group stage campaigns. However, in the CAF Champions League, JS Kabylie and MC Alger faced setbacks, suffering defeats away from home.
USM Alger, representing Algeria in the Confederation Cup, began their group stage journey with a strong performance, earning a valuable victory. Their performance has raised hopes for a deep run in the competition. CR Belouizdad, the other Algerian team in the same competition, also started positively, securing a win and demonstrating their ambition to compete for the title.
The CAF Champions League presented a tougher challenge for Algeria’s representatives. JS Kabylie faced a difficult away fixture, ultimately succumbing to defeat. The team will need to regroup and improve their performance in the upcoming matches to maintain their chances of progressing from the group stage. Similarly, MC Alger also suffered a loss on the road, highlighting the challenges Algerian clubs face when playing away in African competitions. The team will need to analyze their performance and address their weaknesses to bounce back in the next game.
The results underscore the competitive nature of African club football and the importance of strong performances both at home and away. Algerian football fans will be hoping for improved fortunes for JS Kabylie and MC Alger in their next Champions League fixtures, while USM Alger and CR Belouizdad aim to continue their winning momentum in the Confederation Cup. The Algerian Football Federation is closely monitoring the progress of all four teams.
DZWatch will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of Algerian clubs in continental competitions.
