A fixture between the winners of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup awaits Mamelodi Sundowns where they are set to host Algerian side, USM Alger on Sunday afternoon at Loftus Versfeld.
Bafana Ba Style come from the back of a semifinal qualification in the Carling Knockout Cup at the beginning of the week. Their focus has now shifted to the final of the CAF Super Cup which they are looking to lift for the second time. Looking ahead of the fixture, captain and midfielder, Themba Zwane affirmed that Downs’ preparations are enough to defeat a tough USM Alger side.
“This is a very big game. For us it’s like a Champions League final and that’s exactly how we have been preparing for this match. We have analysed USM Alger and we are aware they won’t sit back. They are one of the biggest teams in Algeria, so we expect nothing less than a good game from them,” the skipper stated.
This will not be the first meeting between the two sides. Sundowns have a 100% win record against the Algerian giants, having met twice in the 2019/20 season. Both sides were pitted against each other in the group stages where the Pretorian side won 3-1 on aggregate. For Masandawana, a third victory against the Algerian side would not only mean they keep their perfect winning streak, it would also mean they were able to lift the tournament silverware in both times they played it. Zwane reiterated how important winning this tournament is for the team.
“This is one of the trophies the team wants this season. We have prepared really well for the match and we will go all out to bring the trophy back home for the second time.”
The captain concluded by urging the Yellow Nation to come out in numbers on Sunday, saying: “we are asking our supporters to come in numbers on Sunday. It always feels good to have them backing us which gives us an extra motivation. We also hope to make them proud on the day.”
Mamelodi Sundowns will host USM Alger on Sunday afternoon at Loftus Versfeld. Kick-off has been scheduled for 15H00, live on SuperSport TV.
