USM Alger Earn Crucial Draw Against ASEC Mimosas in CAF Confederation Cup

USM Alger boosted their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the CAF Confederation Cup with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against ASEC Mimosas in Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday. The Group C Matchday 4 fixture also saw Senegal’s Jaraaf Dakar claim a 1-0 victory over Botswana’s Orapa United.

Salifou Diarrassouba gave ASEC the lead in the 31st minute by taking advantage of the visitors' defensive errors. But USM Alger retaliated, and Mohamed Ben Mazouz equalized with a well-taken goal in the 71st minute, giving the Algerian team a crucial point.

The result keeps USM Alger at the top of Group C with 8 points, three ahead of both ASEC Mimosas and Jaraaf Dakar, who are tied on 5 points. Orapa United remains at the bottom with 2 points.

ASEC and Jaraaf Dakar are still in the running for second place, but USM Alger is well-positioned to qualify with two games remaining in the group stage. An thrilling conclusion is promised in the race for the knockout stages.