2015 CAF Champions League Final
Stade Omar Hamadi in Algiers hosted the first leg of the final
Event2015 CAF Champions League
USM Alger TP Mazembe
Algeria Democratic Republic of the Congo
1 4
on aggregate
First leg
USM Alger TP Mazembe
1 2
Date31 October 2015
VenueOmar Hamadi Stadium, Algiers
RefereeGehad Grisha (Egypt)
Second leg
TP Mazembe USM Alger
2 0
Date8 November 2015
VenueStade TP Mazembe, Lubumbashi
RefereeBakary Gassama (Gambia)

The 2015 CAF Champions League Final was the final of the 2015 CAF Champions League, the 51st edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), and the 19th edition under the current CAF Champions League format.

The final was contested in two-legged home-and-away format between USM Alger of Algeria and TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of the Congo. The first leg was hosted by USM Alger at the Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers on 31 October 2015, while the second leg was hosted by TP Mazembe at the Stade TP Mazembe in Lubumbashi on 8 November 2015.[1] The winner earned the right to represent the CAF at the 2015 FIFA Club World Cup, entering at the quarterfinal stage, as well as play in the 2016 CAF Super Cup against the winner of the 2015 CAF Confederation Cup.[2]

TP Mazembe won the competition for the fifth time in its history and first time since 2010, defeating USM Alger of Algeria 4–1 on aggregate.[3][4]

Qualified teams

In the following table, finals until 1996 were in the African Cup of Champions Club era, since 1997 were in the CAF Champions League era.

Team Region Previous finals appearances (bold indicates winners)
Algeria USM Alger UNAF (North Africa) none
Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe UNIFFAC (Central Africa) 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 2009, 2010

Venues

Omar Hamadi Stadium

Omar Hamadi Stadium in Algiers, Algeria, hosted the first leg.

Omar Hammadi Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bologhine, Algiers, Algeria. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of USM Alger. The stadium has a capacity of 17,000 people.

The stadium was built in 1919 as the home ground for l’Association Sportive Saint Eugénoise.[5] It was known as the Stade communal de Saint Eugène.

In 1957, the third platform will be built, consisting of two superimposed stands on the south side, arched and connecting the two original stands, this new platform will give a modern look at the municipal stadium.

After the independence of Algeria in 1962, the stage of St. Eugene will be called Bologhine new name for the town.

In 2000 a new stand was built to expand the home stadium capacity, and spent 8,000 to 10,000 spectators, USM Alger club that holds the concession for the stadium has also invested in the development of infrastructure necessary for recovery and training for players: sauna, gym and restaurant.

Stade TP Mazembe

Lubumbashi, DR Congo hosted the second leg.

Stade TP Mazembe is a multi-use stadium located in the Kamalondo suburb of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Since its completion in 2011, it has mostly been used for football matches and is the home venue of TP Mazembe and CS Don Bosco. The stadium has 18,000 seats.[6]

In April 2010 the construction of the new stadium of the TP Mazembe Lubumbashi club began, an enclosure that will meet the standards required by the African Football Confederation (CAF) to host international competitions, the new facilities have a VIP press room, parking for vehicles and synthetic grass.

Until 2011 the TP Mazembe made use of the Stade Frederic Kibassa Maliba.

Road to final

Note: In all results below, the score of the finalist is given first (H: home; A: away).[7]

Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe Round Algeria USM Alger
Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg Qualifying rounds Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg
Bye Preliminary round Chad Foullah Edifice 4–3 3–0 (H) 1–3 (A)
South Africa Mamelodi Sundowns 3–2 0–1 (A) 3–1 (H) First round Senegal AS Pikine 6–2 5–1 (H) 1–1 (A)
Mali Stade Malien 4–3 2–2 (A) 2–1 (H) Second round Guinea AS Kaloum 3–2 2–1 (H) 1–1 (A)
Opponent Result Group stage Opponent Result
Sudan Al-Hilal 0–0 (H) Matchday 1 Algeria ES Sétif 2–1 (A)
Morocco Moghreb Tétouan 0–0 (A) Matchday 2 Sudan Al-Merrikh 1–0 (H)
Egypt Smouha 2–0 (A) Matchday 3 Algeria MC El Eulma 2–1 (H)
Egypt Smouha 1–0 (H) Matchday 4 Algeria MC El Eulma 1–0 (A)
Sudan Al-Hilal 0–1 (A) Matchday 5 Algeria ES Sétif 3–0 (H)
Morocco Moghreb Tétouan 5–0 (H) Matchday 6 Sudan Al-Merrikh 0–1 (A)
Group A winner
Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Qualification
1 Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe 6 3 2 1 11 Advance to knockout stage
2 Sudan Al-Hilal 6 2 3 1 9
3 Morocco Moghreb Tétouan 6 2 2 2 8
4 Egypt Smouha 6 1 1 4 4
Source: CAF
 Final standings Group B winner
Pos Team Pld W D L Pts Qualification
1 Algeria USM Alger 6 5 0 1 15 Advance to knockout stage
2 Sudan Al-Merrikh 6 4 1 1 13
3 Algeria ES Sétif 6 1 2 3 5
4 Algeria MC El Eulma 6 0 1 5 1
Source: CAF
Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg Knockout stage Opponent Agg. 1st leg 2nd leg
Sudan Al-Merrikh 4–2 1–2 (A) 3–0 (H) Semifinals Sudan Al-Hilal 2–1 2–1 (A) 0–0 (H)

Format

The final was played on a home-and-away two-legged basis, with the order of legs decided by a draw, held after the group stage draw. If the aggregate score was tied after the second leg, the away goals rule would be applied, and if still level, the penalty shoot-out would be used to determine the winner (no extra time would be played).[2]

Matches

First leg

USM Alger Algeria1–2Democratic Republic of the Congo TP Mazembe
Seguer 89' Report Kalaba 28'
Samatta 79' (pen.)
Attendance: 15.000
Referee: Gehad Grisha (Egypt)
USM Alger
TP Mazembe
GK1Algeria Lamine Zemmamouche
DF25Algeria Mokhtar Benmoussa
DF26Algeria Brahim Boudebouda
DF5Algeria Arslane Mazaridownward-facing red arrow 51'
DF19Algeria Houcine Benayadadownward-facing red arrow 70'
MF23Algeria Hamza Koudri
MF20Algeria Nacereddine Khoualed (c)Yellow card 77'
MF11Algeria Hocine El OrfiYellow card 22' Yellow-red card 67'
MF7Algeria Zinedine Ferhat
MF8Algeria Kaddour Beldjilalidownward-facing red arrow 46'
FW14Algeria Rachid Nadji
Substitutes:
FW18Algeria Mohamed Seguerupward-facing green arrow 46'
DF6Algeria Farouk Chafaïupward-facing green arrow 51'
FW2Algeria Amine Aoudiaupward-facing green arrow 70'
DF3Algeria Ayoub Abdellaoui
MF13Algeria Nassim Bouchema
MF28Algeria Karim Baïteche
GK29Algeria Ismaïl Mansouri
Manager:
France Miloud Hamdi
GK1Democratic Republic of the Congo Robert Kidiaba
DF24Ghana Yaw Frimpong
DF2Democratic Republic of the Congo Joël Kimwaki (c)Yellow card 69'
DF27Ghana Richard Kissi Boateng
DF6Mali Salif Coulibaly
MF4Zambia Nathan SinkalaYellow card 15'downward-facing red arrow 72'
MF29Mali Boubacar Diarra
MF18Zambia Rainford KalabaRed card 45+1'
FW9Tanzania Mbwana Samattadownward-facing red arrow 86'
FW28Tanzania Thomas Ulimwengudownward-facing red arrow 90+1'
FW11Mali Adama Traoré
Substitutes:
DF12Democratic Republic of the Congo Merveille Bokadiupward-facing green arrow 72'
FW7Ivory Coast Roger Assaléupward-facing green arrow 86'
MF19Ghana Daniel Nii Adjeiupward-facing green arrow 90+1'
DF3Democratic Republic of the Congo Jean Kasusula
FW17Democratic Republic of the Congo Jonathan Bolingi
FW20Ghana Solomon Asante
GK22Ivory Coast Sylvain Gbohouo
Manager:
France Patrice Carteron

Assistant referees:
Tahssen Abo El Sadat Bedyer (Egypt)
Ahmed Taha Hossam (Egypt)
Fourth official:
Ibrahim Nour El Din (Egypt)

Second leg

TP Mazembe Democratic Republic of the Congo2–0Algeria USM Alger
Samatta 74' (pen.)
Assalé 90+3'		 Report
Attendance: 18,000
TP Mazembe
USM Alger
GK1Democratic Republic of the Congo Robert Kidiaba
DF24Ghana Yaw Frimpong
DF2Democratic Republic of the Congo Joël Kimwaki (c)
DF27Ghana Richard Kissi Boateng
DF6Mali Salif Coulibaly
MF20Ghana Solomon Asantedownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF4Zambia Nathan Sinkaladownward-facing red arrow 46'
MF29Mali Boubacar Diarra
FW9Tanzania Mbwana Samatta
FW28Tanzania Thomas UlimwenguYellow card 70'downward-facing red arrow 77'
FW11Mali Adama Traoré
Substitutes:
FW7Ivory Coast Roger Assaléupward-facing green arrow 46'
MF19Ghana Daniel Nii Adjeiupward-facing green arrow 46'
FW17Democratic Republic of the Congo Jonathan Bolingiupward-facing green arrow 77'
FW10Zambia Given Singuluma
DF12Democratic Republic of the Congo Merveille Bokadi
DF14Zambia Kabaso Chongo
GK22Ivory Coast Sylvain Gbohouo
Manager:
France Patrice Carteron
GK16Algeria Ismaïl Mansouri
DF19Algeria Houcine BenayadaYellow card 2'
DF25Algeria Mokhtar Benmoussa
DF26Algeria Brahim Boudebouda
DF6Algeria Farouk Chafaï
DF3Algeria Ayoub Abdellaoui
MF24Algeria Mohamed Benkhemassa
MF23Algeria Hamza Koudri
MF7Algeria Zinedine FerhatYellow card 73' Yellow-red card 90+5'
FW2Algeria Amine Aoudiadownward-facing red arrow 46'
FW9Madagascar Carolus Andriamatsinoro
Substitutes:
MF8Algeria Kaddour Beldjilaliupward-facing green arrow 46'
GK1Algeria Lamine Zemmamouche
MF13Algeria Nassim Bouchema
FW14Algeria Rachid Nadji
FW18Algeria Mohamed Seguer
GK27Algeria Mourad Berrefane
MF28Algeria Karim Baïteche
Manager:
France Miloud Hamdi

Assistant referees:
Jean Claude Birumushahu (Burundi)
Yahaya Mahamadou (Niger)
Fourth official:
Bakary Camara (Gambia)[8]

References

  1. ↑ "CAF Champions League final details". CAF. 30 October 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Regulations of the CAF Champions League" (PDF). Confédération Africaine de Football. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Advantage Mazembe in CAF final after away win". CAF. 1 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Mazembe beat USMA to reach fifth heaven". CAF. 8 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "DROIT D'AÎNESSE ET ….FANFARONNADE !". Archived from the original on 2011-12-20. Retrieved 2019-12-08.
  6. ↑ Démarrage des travaux de construction du nouveau stade du TP Mazembe, à Lubumbashi (french) April 30, 2010
  7. ↑ "Orange CAF CL FINAL 2015: CAF Flash Magazine" (PDF). CAF.
  8. ↑ "Orange CAF CL FINAL 2015: TP Mazembe VS U.S.M Alger start list" (PDF). CAF.
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