The USM Alger football team was given a grand welcome at Algiers' Houari-Boumediene international airport on Tuesday, following their return from Johannesburg where they won the CAF Supercup against Mamelodi Sundowns with a score of 3-1. The team landed at 5:30 am and was received at the honor lounge by an official delegation led by Mohamed Amine Mesloug, president of the Algerian Professional Football League (LFP), and Mourad Boussafer, secretary general.
As the team exited the terminal, captain Saadi Radouani and his teammates proudly held up the trophy in front of hundreds of enthusiastic USM Alger supporters who had gathered early in the morning. The airport's esplanade erupted in cheers and traditional chants from Soustara, accompanied by red and black smoke bombs, celebrating their second CAF Supercup title.
This warm reception honors the remarkable achievement made by the USM Alger team on Sunday at the Loftus Versfeld stadium, where they dominated the South African team with goals from Zakaria Draoui (4th minute), Saadi Radouani (37th minute), and Ahmed Khaldi (55th minute). The victory marked their second CAF Supercup title, following the one in 2023 against Al Ahly.
With this win, USM Alger also secured their fourth African crown, adding to their two Confederation Cup titles and two Supercup titles. This achievement allows them to surpass ES Sétif, which has three titles, in the Algerian football record books. USM Alger now stands as the second most successful Algerian team in African football history, behind JS Kabylie with seven titles.
The team's success was celebrated by fans and officials alike, with the reception at the airport serving as a testament to the team's hard work and dedication. The players were praised for their outstanding performance, which has brought pride to Algerian football.
USM Alger's coach and players have expressed their gratitude to the fans and supporters for their unwavering support throughout the season. The team's victory parade and celebrations are expected to continue in the coming days, with fans eagerly awaiting the opportunity to congratulate their heroes.
The CAF Supercup win is a significant milestone for USM Alger, demonstrating their growing influence in African football. As the team continues to build on this success, fans are optimistic about their prospects in future competitions.
Key points
- USM Alger won their second CAF Supercup title by defeating Mamelodi Sundowns 3-1.
- The team received a grand welcome at Algiers airport, with hundreds of supporters in attendance.
- This victory marks USM Alger's fourth African crown and solidifies their position as the second most successful Algerian team in African football history.
