Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RS Berkane) welcomed the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirming the Moroccan club’s victory over USM Alger in the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2023-2024 season. In a statement issued by RS Berkane, the club announced that it “received the CAS decision on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, regarding the match between USM Alger and RS Berkane in the semi-final of the CAF Confederation Cup.”
The statement clarified that the decision “rejected USM Alger’s request to annul the result of the home and away matches and did not impose any penalties on RS Berkane, while confirming the Moroccan club’s victory.” The statement added that this decision “brought joy to the hearts of our Berkane fans,” emphasizing that the CAS upheld the match result without any changes.
This decision closes the chapter on the controversy surrounding the match and reinforces the credibility of sports judicial decisions in handling disputes between clubs. RS Berkane had secured victory in the match against USM Alger, earning a place in the final of the African tournament.
With this decision, RS Berkane once again proves its strength and standing on the African stage, as the club’s fans eagerly anticipate further achievements in continental competitions.