CAF Awards: USM Alger and CR Belouizdad Nominated for Best African Club

The Confederation of African Football has named USM Alger and CR Belouizdad as nominees for the African Club of the Year award for 2026. USM Alger earned its nomination following its triumph in the CAF Confederation Cup, while CR Belouizdad was selected after reaching the semi-finals of the previous continental tournament. The two Algerian clubs face competition from eight other teams, most notably Zamalek, Esperance de Tunis, Al Hilal, and Mamelodi Sundowns.