Cameroon defender Che Malone Fondoh continues to make history in African football after guiding his club USM Alger to the CAF Confederation Cup final this season.
This marks the second consecutive time that Che Malone has reached the final of this continental competition, placing him among a select group of defenders who have achieved back-to-back final appearances in recent years.
Che Malone, a solid defender who previously played for :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} for two seasons before moving to Algeria, was part of the Simba squad that reached last season’s CAF Confederation Cup final, where they lost to :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.
In that final, Simba were held to a 1-1 draw in the return leg played at the New Amaan Complex after losing 2-0 in the first leg in Morocco, resulting in a 3-1 aggregate defeat.
Now featuring for USM Alger, Che Malone has continued to impress with consistent performances, becoming a key figure in the club’s defense as they reached the final of Africa’s second most prestigious club competition.
He has also remained an important member of the Cameroon national team, featuring in all matches during AFCON 2025 earlier this year.
Suggested title: Che Malone Makes History with Back-to-Back CAF Confederation Cup Final Appearances
