USM Alger arrived in South Africa to finalize preparations for the upcoming Super Cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns. The Algerian squad traveled to the region to secure a title, with coach Lamine Ndiaye overseeing the final training sessions ahead of the encounter. This journey marks a critical phase in the club's schedule as they adjust to the local environment and finalize their tactical setup for the high-stakes match.
Addressing the visibility of his team’s preparations, Lamine Ndiaye noted that the training sessions took place in an open space, yet he maintained that specific preparations were kept private. He stated, "أنا على علم أن تدريباتنا كانت في فضاء مفتوح.. لكن أكيد انني عملت على اخفاء طريقة لعبنا" (I am aware that our training sessions were in an open space, but I certainly worked on concealing our way of playing). By holding these sessions, Lamine Ndiaye ensured that the squad could acclimate to the pitch conditions while simultaneously ensuring that the core elements of their strategic approach remained shielded from external observation. The team’s arrival in South Africa for the Super Cup final against Mamelodi Sundowns is the culmination of their recent efforts to prepare for this specific challenge.
Mamelodi Sundowns enters the match following an exit from the Champions League, a development that Lamine Ndiaye expects will influence their opponent’s mindset. Lamine Ndiaye acknowledged that Mamelodi Sundowns will be motivated for the match following their exit from the Champions League. He acknowledged the intensity of the competition, saying, "مهما كان ضغط اللقاء سنتغلب عليه وسنلعب أمام منافس سيكون محفز بعد خروجه من رابطة الأبطال، نحن هنا من أجل تقديم كرة قدم جيدة وجميلة وفي النهاية سنرى" (Whatever the pressure of the match, we will overcome it, and we will play against an opponent that will be motivated after its exit from the Champions League; we are here to present good and beautiful football, and in the end, we will see).
Lamine Ndiaye expressed confidence in his players' ability to perform at the highest level during the tournament. The coach emphasized the significance of the upcoming match, noting that the players are focused on the task ahead. He added, "سنقدم كل ما عندنا في هذا النهائي لنثبت للعالم اننا نستحق مكانة أحسن فريقين في افريقيا رفقة صن داونز" (We will give everything we have in this final to prove to the world that we deserve the position of the best two teams in Africa alongside Sundowns). As the match approaches, the focus for USM Alger remains on maintaining their discipline and executing the plans developed during their time in South Africa. The team continues to work toward their goal of securing the title in the Super Cup final.
