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USM Alger Beat Zamalek to Win CAF Cup
Algerian side USM Alger defeated Egypt's Zamalek in the final to win the CAF Cup. The victory is a landmark achievement for Algerian football on the continental stage.
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Algerian side USM Alger defeated Egypt's Zamalek in the final to win the CAF Cup. The victory is a landmark achievement for Algerian football on the continental stage.
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