**CAF Champions League Final – First Leg: USM Alger vs TP Mazembe**
With the first leg set for Saturday at the **Omar Hamadi Stadium** in Algiers, both captains made their intentions clear.
* **Nacereddine Khoualed (USM Alger):**
Emphasized the historic nature of the occasion, calling it a chance for this generation to deliver the one major trophy the club is missing. He stressed the need for intelligent management over both legs and took extra motivation from TP Mazembe’s confidence.
* **Joel Kimwaki (TP Mazembe):**
Praised USMA’s strong Champions League campaign but made no secret of his ambition to win in Algiers and take a decisive step toward the title. He highlighted the unity and individual quality within his squad, aiming to add another African title to the club’s record.
Both sides enter the clash with high confidence — but only one will have the advantage heading into the second leg.
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