{"id":67941,"date":"2026-04-18T15:58:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T15:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/zamalek-advances-to-caf-confederation-cup-final"},"modified":"2026-04-18T16:44:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:44:47","slug":"zamalek-advances-to-caf-confederation-cup-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/zamalek-advances-to-caf-confederation-cup-final","title":{"rendered":"Zamalek Advances to CAF Confederation Cup Final"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>Zamalek have booked their place in the final of the CAF Confederation Cup after playing out a goalless draw against Chabab Belouizdad in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>The result was enough to send the Cairo-based side through with a 1-0 aggregate victory, following their narrow win in the first leg in Algiers last week.<\/p>\n<p>Zamalek showed discipline and composure throughout the return fixture, successfully protecting their slim advantage against a determined Belouizdad side that pushed hard for an equaliser.<\/p>\n<p>The White Knights believed they had doubled their aggregate lead in the first half when Palestinian forward Oday Dabbagh found the back of the net.<\/p>\n<p>However, celebrations were cut short after a VAR review ruled the goal out for offside.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the setback, Zamalek remained organised defensively and frustrated the Algerian visitors, who struggled to break down the hosts\u2019 backline.<\/p>\n<p>The Egyptian club will now prepare for another shot at continental glory. Zamalek are two-time winners of the CAF Confederation Cup, having lifted the trophy in 2019 and again in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>They will be aiming for a ninth African title overall when they compete in next month\u2019s two-legged final.<\/p>\n<p>Their opponents will be decided on Sunday when Algeria\u2019s USM Alger face Morocco\u2019s Olympic Safi in the second leg of the other semi-final.<\/p>\n<p>The first meeting between both sides ended in a goalless draw in Algeria, leaving the tie finely balanced heading into the decisive return leg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. Zamalek have booked their place in the final of the CAF Confederation Cup after playing out a goalless draw against Chabab Belouizdad in the second leg of their semi-final clash on Friday night. 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