Algerian Cup: Semi-final matchups revealed

Africa 05 March 2026 at 10:32

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

The final four of the Algerian Cup 2025-26 is now set. Following CR Belouizdad and CS Constantine, two more teams have punched their tickets to the semi-finals: USM Alger and CA Batna.

USM Alger edged out JS Saoura on Wednesday night at the July 5 Stadium in Algiers, clinching a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Redouani.

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As defending champions, USMA will now look to book a place in the final by overcoming CA Batna, the Ligue 2 Amateur leaders who defeated MC Saïda (1-0).

For the record, CR Belouizdad overcame MC Alger (3-2 after extra time), while CS Constantine got the better of JSM Béjaïa (1-0) on Tuesday night in the first two quarter-finals.

Here are the semi-final fixtures (April 7, 2026):

USM Alger – CA Batna

CS Constantine – CR Belouizdad

The Algerian Cup final is scheduled for May 2, 2026, subject to confirmation of the date by the FAF.

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