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| Champions | USM Alger (3rd title) | ||
| Runners-up | CA Batna | ||
| Matches played | 63 | ||
| Top goal scorer(s) | Tarek Hadj Adlane (5 goals) | ||
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The 1996–97 Algerian Cup was the 32nd edition of the Algerian Cup. USM Alger won the Cup by defeating CA Batna 1-0. It was USM Alger third Algerian Cup in its history.