Father of late player joins USM Alger in lifting African Confederation Cup

After USM claimed the Confederation Cup on away goals following a 2-2 aggregate draw against Tanzania’s Young Africans in Algiers on Saturday, captain Zinedine Belaid invited Benhammouda’s father, Mohamed, on to the podium, holding a picture of his son, to take part in lifting the trophy.

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“This was the desired goal, the team wanted to win and dedicate the title to the soul of Billel and to his family,” Mohamed told reporters after the emotional ceremony.