USM Alger winger Abdelkrim Zouari believes it is time for the Algerian outfit to go all out for their first ever piece of Continental glory as they prepare to face Tanzania’s Young Africans in the final of the CAF Confederation Cup.
They previously played in the final of the 2015 TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, losing 4-1 on aggregate against Congolese giants TP Mazembe.
The first leg is penciled for the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam while the return fixture will be played in Algiers next Saturday.
Zouari spoke to CAFOnline outlining the team’s ambition and readiness to face the Tanzanian side.
Q. How have the preparations been ahead of the first leg meeting with Yanga?
Preparations have been okay and in very good conditions. We have been working with a very good program designed by the technical staff and we hope to be ready in time for the first leg match in Dar es Salaam.
Q. It has been widely stated that since the arrival of coach Benchikha, things have changed in the team. Would you say the same?
We are currently playing in the final of the Confederation Cup and that is testament enough. We were used to playing on one level, and now we are on another level. It is certain that the coach has his touch and employed his African experience that he gained with other clubs. He has given us a lot of his experience and we want to repay him in the final.
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