**African Champions League Final First Leg Preview**
This Saturday, **USM Alger** host **TP Mazembe** at the **Omar Hamadi Stadium** in Algiers for the first leg of the **CAF Champions League final**.
While **TP Mazembe** boast far more experience on this stage — four finals since 1967 and two titles — **USMA** arrive with an impressive record in this edition: **9 wins** (three in the first round, five in the knockout phase, and one in the semi-final).
Historically, the **Ravens** have found it difficult to overcome Algerian opposition, suffering two eliminations against clubs from the North African nation.
**Past Meetings Between TP Mazembe and Algerian Clubs:**
* **2000 CAF Cup (Round of 16):** JS Kabylie – TP Mazembe (5-0; 0-2)
* **2010 CL Group Stage:** ES Sétif – TP Mazembe (2-2; 0-0)
* **2010 CL Semi-final:** JS Kabylie – TP Mazembe (0-0; 1-3)
* **2013 CAF Cup Group Stage:** ES Sétif – TP Mazembe (1-1; 2-4)
* **2014 CL Semi-final:** ES Sétif – TP Mazembe (2-1; 2-3)
The second leg will be decisive, but USM Alger will aim to capitalize on their home advantage in this opening match.
