Malian outfit, Djoliba AC takes on USM Alger in a high-stake continental encounter on Sunday, February 1, 2026, with both teams seeking for maximum points in the fourth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Djoliba AC, backed by a passionate Bamako crowd will approach the match with all seriousness, having struggled to record a single victory after three matches into the competition.
Lying bottom in Group A, the Malian champions look to triumph over the Algerian giants to revive their continental campaign.
Meanwhile, USM Alger, arrive with continental pedigree and the confidence that comes from years of competing at the highest level in Africa.
Known for their structured build-up play and tactical maturity, the Algerian side will be keen to control possession, manage the tempo, and exploit any defensive lapses. Their experience in navigating difficult away fixtures could be a key factor in the outcome.
USM Alger will be seeking for victory to strengthen their qualification ambitions, having recorded a 100 percent record after three matches into the group stage.
The Algerian club secured victory in their previous meeting with the Malian champions and are looking forward to recording a second straight win over them this time.
Djoliba AC have suffered five consecutive defeats in their previous games, signaling their poor run of form. USM Alger, on the other side, are brimming with confidence, having recorded two wins and three draws in their last five games.
After three rounds of group-stage action, USM Alger have set the pace at the summit with a perfect nine points, with Moroccan side Olympique de Safi occupying in second place with six points, while San Pedro trail in third with three points. Djoliba AC, meanwhile, prop up the table, still searching for their first point of the campaign.
