Algeria celebrate CAF Super Cup with strong message: We were born to make history

Players of Union Algerienne celebrated their CAF Super Cup victory after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns FC in their own backyard and among their fans, adding a new achievement to the Algerian team's record in continental competitions.

The players of 'Soustara' celebrated their achievement in a special way by wearing shirts that read 'We were born to make history', alongside the names of all team members, in a festive scene that reflected the joy of their victory and the significance of the triumph achieved on South African soil.

The celebrations featured special moments, highlighted by the players of Union Algerienne lifting the CAF Super Cup high in the skies of South Africa, amidst an atmosphere of joy and pride after overcoming a strong opponent on their home ground and in front of their supporters.

Oussama Benbout spoke about his team's ability to excel against the continent's giants in crucial matches, pointing out that CR Belouizdad has achieved victories and accomplishments against clubs like Al Ahly FC, Zamalek SC, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, and Young Africans, clarifying that these encounters were not in the group stage.

Oussama Benbout said: "The 'Soustara Sons' have succeeded in achieving accomplishments against the continent's giants, Al Ahly FC, Zamalek SC, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, and Young Africans. We won against these teams in crucial matches and celebrated several achievements against them, and we did not face them in the group stage."

In this context, team captain Ridouane Saadi stressed that Algeria prefers to respond on the pitch instead of being preoccupied with others' statements, affirming that the team has a strong character in final matches.

Saadi said: "We no longer return to the words of others; we play on the green pitch and respond on the field. We are the men of the finals, winning in all competitions and in various African regions."

This victory strengthens the position of Algeria in the ranks of clubs with a strong presence in major continental events, having proven their ability to clinch final matches against prominent competitors. The team continues to write a new history in the African continent, holding on to the message chosen by its players to celebrate the title: "We were born to make history."