MC Alger vs Al Hilal Omdurman 2:1, 2026-02-06, CAF Champions League – Match Report, Goals, Highlights and Result

MC Alger 2–1 Al Hilal Omdurman: Resilient hosts edge tight CAF Champions League contest

MC Alger kept their CAF Champions League hopes alive with a hard‑fought 2–1 victory over Al Hilal Omdurman in Matchday 5, overcoming long spells without the ball through disciplined defending and clinical attacking at key moments in Algiers.

Despite enjoying only **41% possession** to Al Hilal’s **59%**, the Algerian side made their pressure count in the final third and showed greater efficiency in both boxes to claim a vital home win.

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### MC Alger make dominance in key moments count

The match was finely balanced for long periods, with both sides fashioning chances and pressing aggressively. MC Alger, roared on by a passionate home support, opted for a more direct, vertical style, ceding territory but striking with purpose whenever they advanced.

They produced **10 attempts**, with **4 shots on goal**, and made their opportunities matter. **Zinedine Ferhat** emerged as the most active attacking outlet for the hosts, constantly willing to shoot and take responsibility around the penalty area, keeping Al Hilal’s back line under persistent pressure.

In contrast, Al Hilal Omdurman, who also registered **10 attempts** but with only **2 efforts on target**, struggled at times to turn their territorial superiority into clear chances. Their main threat came via **Mohamed Ahmed Saeed Ahmed El Fadul**, who not only led his side in shots on goal but also knitted play together impressively from deeper positions.

The visitors’ inability to fully capitalise on their control of possession left the door open, and MC Alger punished them with composed finishing and better execution in decisive moments.

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### Midfield battle and passing precision

Although Al Hilal saw more of the ball, MC Alger’s midfield and defensive units were notably efficient in key phases.

At the heart of MC Alger’s build-up was **Ayoub Abdellaoui**, who posted an impressive **85% pass accuracy from 34 passes**, calmly linking defence and midfield and helping his side play out under pressure. His composure in possession contrasted with the directness of MC Alger’s attacking transitions, forming an important balance between control and risk.

For Al Hilal, **Mohamed Ahmed Saeed Ahmed El Fadul** was central to their attempts to dictate tempo. He completed **60 passes at 83% accuracy**, frequently dropping deep to collect the ball and orchestrate play. His passing range helped Al Hilal circulate possession across the pitch, but it did not always translate into clear openings in the final third.

Both sides had creative sparks in advanced positions.
– **Chahreddine Boukholda** stood out for MC Alger, delivering **3 key passes**, often finding pockets of space between the lines and feeding forward runners.
– For Al Hilal, **Abdelrazig Yagoub Omer Taha** matched that tally with **3 key passes** of his own, supplying incisive balls into attacking areas and trying to unlock a compact MC Alger defence.

However, while Al Hilal built patiently, MC Alger’s more direct and purposeful incursions created the better-quality chances and, crucially, the goals that settled the contest.

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### Defensive discipline defines MC Alger’s win

A significant hallmark of MC Alger’s performance was their defensive organisation and willingness to work without the ball. The hosts posted **12 interceptions** to Al Hilal’s 8, frequently breaking up attacks before they could develop into clear chances.

**Oussama Benhaoua** typified that resilience, leading the interception count for MC Alger with **3**. His reading of the game and anticipation of passes into central areas repeatedly snuffed out Al Hilal’s attempts to play through the lines. Benhaoua’s sharp defensive positioning helped absorb pressure during prolonged visiting spells of possession.

Al Hilal’s most active interceptor was **Ernest Luzolo Sita**, also with **3 interceptions**, reflecting the Sudanese side’s efforts to win the ball high and sustain pressure. Yet, when Al Hilal pushed bodies forward, they occasionally found themselves exposed in defensive transitions, a weakness MC Alger exploited with swift counter-attacks.

Blocks were another decisive area. MC Alger finished with **4 blocks**, compared with Al Hilal’s **1**.
– **Ayoub Abdellaoui** again stood out, contributing **2 blocks**, often putting his body on the line to prevent shots from troubling his goalkeeper.
– For Al Hilal, **Mustafa Mohamed Abdelgader Karshoum** registered his team’s only block, a statistic that underlined how rarely they managed to get tight to MC Alger’s shooters at the crucial moments.

This combination of aggressive interceptions and committed blocking allowed MC Alger to limit the quality of Al Hilal’s chances despite the visitors’ greater share of possession.

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### Physical duels and individual battles

The match was intense and physical, with both teams fiercely contesting every loose ball. The battle in **face‑to‑face duels** reflected the balance of the encounter and the contrasting styles on show.

For MC Alger, **Oussama Benhaoua** again emerged as a key figure, leading his side with **7 face‑to‑face duels** for the ball. His dominance in these one‑to‑one moments not only disrupted Al Hilal’s rhythm but also gave MC Alger vital platforms to launch attacks immediately after regaining possession.

On the Al Hilal side, **Mohamed Ahmed Saeed Ahmed El Fadul** was heavily involved in the physical contest, engaging in **12 duels**. His willingness to battle for territory and protect the ball under pressure offered an outlet when the visitors tried to push MC Alger back and establish territory in the final third.

These individual contests embodied the broader pattern of the match: Al Hilal looked to control and construct, while MC Alger focused on disrupting, breaking quickly, and winning the key confrontations in dangerous areas.

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### Tactical pattern: control versus cutting edge

The tactical story of the evening was a classic clash between territorial control and clinical edge.

– **Al Hilal Omdurman**:
– Dominated possession with **59%**.
– Attempted to build patiently through the thirds, with El Fadul and Omer Taha central to their passing network.
– Registered **10 attempts**, but with only **2 on target**, highlighting a lack of precision in and around the area.

– **MC Alger**:
– Operated with **41% possession** but produced more threatening attacking phases.
– Prioritised quick transitions, vertical balls, and making the most of set-pieces and broken play.
– Matched Al Hilal’s shot volume with **10 attempts**, and, crucially, turned their **4 efforts on goal** into the decisive goals that sealed victory.

In both penalty areas, MC Alger were sharper. Their defenders read danger better, intercepting and blocking with conviction, while their forwards and attacking midfielders showed greater composure when chances presented themselves.

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### Key performers

– **Zinedine Ferhat (MC Alger)** – The most active shooter on the pitch, constantly looking for goal and stretching Al Hilal’s back line with his movement and attempts from range and inside the box.
– **Ayoub Abdellaoui (MC Alger)** – Combined defensive steel with calm distribution, recording **85% pass accuracy**, **2 blocks**, and contributing significantly to MC Alger’s defensive resistance.
– **Oussama Benhaoua (MC Alger)** – Led the team in interceptions (**3**) and duels (**7**), setting the tone for a combative and disciplined home performance.
– **Mohamed Ahmed Saeed Ahmed El Fadul (Al Hilal Omdurman)** – Al Hilal’s standout player, with **83% pass accuracy over 60 passes**, the highest duel count on the pitch (**12**), and their most dangerous presence in front of goal.
– **Abdelrazig Yagoub Omer Taha (Al Hilal Omdurman)** – Provided **3 key passes**, often the creative link looking to thread balls between MC Alger’s compact defensive lines.
– **Ernest Luzolo Sita (Al Hilal Omdurman)** – Al Hilal’s most active defensive reader with **3 interceptions**, attempting to keep MC Alger’s counter-attacks under control.

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### What the result means

This **2–1 home victory** puts MC Alger in a strong position heading into the final round of CAF Champions League group matches. Their ability to withstand pressure, defend collectively, and take chances has given them a crucial three points in a tightly contested group.

For Al Hilal Omdurman, the defeat is a setback, particularly given their dominance of possession and phases of territorial control. They will reflect on missed opportunities and a lack of cutting edge in front of goal, as well as the need to be more ruthless in both penalty areas.

As Matchday 5 closes, MC Alger can take confidence from a performance built on defensive organisation, efficient finishing, and the ability to win key individual battles across the pitch – the exact ingredients required for success at this stage of the CAF Champions League.

• MC Alger will play with Mamelodi Sundowns. February 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
• Al Hilal Omdurman will play with Saint Eloi Lupopo. February 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on Al Hilal Stadium.

MC Alger

• Alexis Benoit Guendouz (6.2)
• Yakoub Gassi (6.2)
• Abdelkader Menezla (6.6)
• Ayoub Abdellaoui (6.6)
• Merwane Khelif (6.9)
• Oussama Benhaoua (6.9)
• Mohamed Benkhemassa (7.2)
• Mohamed Zoungrana (6.2)
• Moslem Anatouf (7.2)
• Chahreddine Boukholda (7.2)
• Zinedine Ferhat (8)

Al Hilal Omdurman

Substitutions:

MC Alger

• Chahreddine Boukholda (Z. Naidji, 46)
• Moslem Anatouf (Mohamed Bangoura, 63)
• Zinedine Ferhat (K. Zunon, 63)
• Abdelkader Menezla (Ayoub Ghezala, 72)
• Mohamed Zoungrana (A. Bangoura, 85)

Al Hilal Omdurman

• Adama Coulibaly (A. MBracek, 46)
• Walieldin Khedr Safour Daiyeen (El Hadji Kane, 46)
• Jean Claude Girumugisha (Sunday Adetunji, 46)
• Mohamed Abdelrahman Yousif Yagoub (K. Mamudu, 60)
• S. Alhassan (Y. Awad, 83)

Ball possession:

Passes:

Defense:

Face-to-face:

Fouls:

Yellow cards:

• Abdelkader Menezla (MC Alger) at 72 minute
• Mohamed Benkhemassa (MC Alger) at 74 minute
• Mustafa Mohamed Abdelgader Karshoum (Al Hilal Omdurman) at 45 minute

The last five games (including this match):

• MC Alger – L
• Al Hilal Omdurman – W

Top 5 CAF Champions League scorers:

1. Ahmed Atef El Sayed (4, Pyramids FC)
2. Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Hassan (3, Al Ahly)
3. Nuno Miguel Valente Santos (2, Mamelodi Sundowns)
4. Aboubacar Diakite (2, ES Tunis)
5. Abdelrazig Yagoub Omer Taha (2, Al Hilal Omdurman)

Line-ups:

Next games:

• MC Alger will play with Mamelodi Sundowns. February 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium.
• Al Hilal Omdurman will play with Saint Eloi Lupopo. February 14 at 13:00 (GMT), on Al Hilal Stadium.