USM Alger travels to South Africa for the CAF Super Cup final

The USM Alger delegation departed Algeria on Tuesday evening for South Africa to prepare for the CAF Super Cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Aiming for another continental title, the Algerian team traveled early to ensure proper acclimatization. Notably, players Houssem Ghacha and Mohamed Boudrabala missed the flight due to injuries. Head coach Lamine Ndiaye acknowledged the challenge posed by their opponents, particularly due to the home advantage, but noted that his squad is highly focused and determined to bring the trophy home. Ndiaye emphasized the need for physical and mental resilience, highlighting that the team represents all of Algeria in this final.