Ahead of USMA’s crucial CAF Cup match against Senegal’s ASC Jaraaf this Sunday in Dakar, Mohamed Aït El Hadj expressed confidence and determination for the group-stage encounter. Speaking to the press before the team’s final training session in Algiers, the Red and Black attacking midfielder outlined the team’s preparations, goals, and mindset for the upcoming clash.
Regarding the team’s readiness, Aït El Hadj said: “So far, everything has gone really well so we have no complaints.
The technical staff has put together a program that we have followed closely, and we will continue this in the coming days to ensure we’re in the best possible shape for the second match of this group stage.
When asked about the upcoming game against ASC Jaraaf, he remained resolute, saying, There is no reason why we shouldn’t be ready.
The group is complete, we are working seriously, and we will head to Senegal soon to continue our training.
We are determined to improve with every session and be as efficient as possible on the field next week.
On facing the Senegalese side, Aït El Hadj emphasized their intent to win, stating, It’s a match like any other, and we will give our best to win it.
Our objective is clear: we came here to aim high, and that means we’re going for three points.
It won’t be easy, but we have what it takes.
We are USMA, and we know African football well—Africa knows us, so we will do what is necessary to achieve the best result.
When discussing the club’s ambitions in the CAF Cup, the midfielder was firm about their goals.
Our objective is to win the competition.
We know the road will be difficult, with many strong teams involved, but we have the experience, talent, and drive to go all the way.
We won this competition in 2023, and in 2025, we aim to do it again.
The players are all determined to give their best, and we’ll see what destiny has in store for us.
Aït El Hadj also addressed the importance of the Senegal match for qualification.
Victory in Senegal is not essential for qualification to the quarter-finals, but it would definitely boost our momentum before our next match against ASEC Mimosas.
After our 6-0 win in the opening match, we expect teams to be more prepared for us, but that doesn’t intimidate us.
Winning by such a large margin serves as a warning to future opponents.
USMA’s ambitious campaign continues, with the players fully focused on securing another victory and continuing their pursuit of CAF Cup glory.
