USM Alger vs Maniema Union: result 1-0 and analysis
CAF Confederation CupQuarter-finalsKick-off on March 22, 2026 at 07:00 PM (UTC)Stade du 5 Juillet 1962, Algiers
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What was the result of USM Alger vs Maniema Union?
USM Alger won 1-0 on March 22, 2026.
Goalscorers
- 30′B. BenzazaUSM Alger
Official lineup for USM Alger vs Maniema Union
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
USM Alger
4-2-3-1- 27H. Ghacha
- 24M. Bouderbala
- 14B. Benzaza
- 7A. Khaldi
- 6Z. Draoui
- 8I Merili
- 12H. Loucif
- 13H. Dehiri
- 4C. Malone
- 19S. Radouani
- 25O. Benbot
Maniema Union
5-4-1- 36B. Namboka
- 20J. Mboma
- 6Jordi Mukoko
- 8O. Sangana
- 10C. Pitroipa
- 3J. Mpindi
- 23E. Moanda
- 12J. Lita
- 15L. Dieu
- 13A. Bokomboli
- 16Brudel Efonge Liyongo
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, USM Alger have 6 wins, 6 draws and 3 defeats; Maniema Union have 8, 4 and 3.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | ES Setif(home) | 2-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Maniema Union(away) | 1-2 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 8, 2026 | CS Constantine(home) | 0-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | JS Saoura(home) | 1-0 | Coupe Nationale |
| Feb 27, 2026 | El Bayadh(away) | 0-0 | Ligue 1 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | USM Alger(home) | 2-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 10, 2026 | FC Renaissance(away) | 1-1 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Etoile de Kivu(home) | 3-2 | Ligue 1 |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Nairobi United(home) | 3-0 | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Azam(away) | 0-1 | CAF Confederation Cup |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 0 USM Alger wins, 2 draws, 1 Maniema Union win.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Maniema Union 2-1 USM Alger | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 18, 2018 | USM Alger 1-1 Maniema Union | CAF Confederation Cup |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Maniema Union 2-2 USM Alger | CAF Confederation Cup |
Last archived meeting: Maniema Union vs USM Alger on Mar 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
USM Alger score 1.1 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Maniema Union score 1.1 and concede 0.7.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USM Alger | 1.1 | 0.7 | 8 | 6/15 | 4/15 |
| Maniema Union | 1.1 | 0.7 | 6 | 6/15 | 5/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
USM Alger sit 1st in CAF Confederation Cup (14 points from 6 matches) and Maniema Union sit 2nd (12 points from 6 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USM AlgerGroup A | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 | Maniema UnionGroup B | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 12 |
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