Ghana striker Kwame Opoku scored on his competitive debut for USM Alger in their 2-0 win over local rivals Mouloudia Algiers in the Algerian Cup 1/8th stage.
The former Asante Kotoko forward opened the scoring of the game in the 19th minute.
A long arching pass from midfield landed in front of him and he intelligently scooped it over the on-rushing goalkeeper.
It was his first match for the Reds and Blacks since completing his move last move.
In injury time, Zakaria Naidji scored to double their lead.
Former Dreams FC striker Joseph Esso was named in the starting line-up of MC Alger.