Entente de Sétif Crowned African Champions — Ready for Club World Cup Challenge
Entente de Sétif have clinched the CAF Champions League title, securing their place as kings of African club football in 2014. With this victory, the Algerian side has also qualified for the FIFA Club World Cup, set to be held in Morocco from December 10 to 20.
🗓️ Club World Cup Debut Match
📍 Location: Rabat, Morocco
📅 Date: December 13, 2014
🆚 Opponent: Winner of Moghreb Tétouan (Moroccan champions) vs Auckland City (Oceania champions)
🎙️ Coach Madoui: “We Must Win the First Match”
Coach Kheireddine Madoui has emphasized the importance of starting strong:
“Winning our first match is crucial. Beyond the three points, it would give the team confidence and momentum for the rest of the competition. From there, anything becomes possible.”
Madoui, the youngest coach to win the CAF Champions League, remains optimistic about Sétif’s prospects, buoyed by the team’s excellent form at the close of 2014 and the imminent arrival of reinforcements.
🔄 Squad Strengthening Underway
Despite a successful Champions League campaign, Madoui admitted the team has had to cope with:
Injuries
A limited squad due to CAF licensing issues
However, the upcoming Club World Cup will feature a fuller, stronger roster, as players previously unavailable will join the squad in time for the tournament:
“Soon we’ll have a stronger squad with more options. That will allow us to better handle any situation,” said Madoui.
⚽ What’s Next?
Entente de Sétif’s Club World Cup campaign could see them face heavyweights like Real Madrid, depending on how far they advance. But for now, all eyes are on December 13 in Rabat — the first step on a global stage for the newly crowned Champions of Africa.
