USM Alger and CR Belouizdad nominated for CAF Club of the Year award

The Confederation of African Football has shortlisted ten clubs for the 2026 African Club of the Year award, with USM Alger and CR Belouizdad representing Algerian football. USM Alger earned its spot following triumphs in the CAF Confederation Cup and the Algerian Cup, and could further improve its chances in the upcoming CAF Super Cup match against Mamelodi Sundowns. CR Belouizdad secured its nomination after reaching the semi-finals of the previous CAF Confederation Cup. The list also features teams from Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, South Africa, and the DR Congo. The winner is set to be announced during the awards gala scheduled for December 7 in Lagos, Nigeria.