**CAF Champions League Final First Leg: TP Mazembe Ready to Take on USM Alger**
TP Mazembe will travel to **Algiers this Thursday** to face **USM Alger** at the **Omar-Hamadi Stadium** in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday.
The Congolese club, aiming for its **third CAF Champions League title since 2009**, recently completed a **five-day training camp in Morocco** to prepare for the crucial encounter. Coach **Patrice Carteron** expressed confidence in his squad:
*”We prepared well for our match; the training camp in Morocco was extremely beneficial. The players are focused and know what to expect. Morale is high, and we are traveling to Algiers to win.”*
Carteron emphasized the importance of the right mindset for a final: *”These are exceptional moments in life. You have to be happy and motivated to prepare for this kind of match. Once again, we will do everything to win.”*
TP Mazembe enters the match with experience in Africa’s top club competitions and is determined to start the final on a strong note in Algiers.
