Jaraaf de Dakar is preparing to face USM Alger this Sunday at 7 p.m., in a decisive match for qualification for the quarter-finals of the CAF Cup. For the “Green-Whites”, a draw will be enough to achieve their objective, while pocketing a significant financial gain. Indeed, qualification would allow them to receive a bonus of 550,000 dollars, or approximately 350 million CFA francs, following the 40% increase in rewards decided by CAF.
However, according to coach Malick Daf, aiming for a draw would not be the best approach. “No, we will not play for a draw. We will seek victory. There is no question of leaving the initiative to the adversary or playing it safe. We have what it takes to beat them, and the players are aware of it,” he said on wiwsport. This ambition is justified by the fact that USM, already qualified and leader of the group, could lose its first place in the event of defeat.
Jaraaf is preparing for an intense meeting, especially as USM Alger arrives in great form after a crushing qualification for the round of 16 of the National Cup against Olympique de Magrane. USM remains undefeated since November 21, with an eight-game unbeaten streak, which represents a major challenge for the Senegalese. Faced with this, Malick Daf insists on the importance of remaining focused: “The players must approach this match with great enthusiasm and a desire to win, regardless of the atmosphere in the stands,” he said. Coach Daf’s words underline the importance of mental determination to hope to qualify.
-The information for this article was collected on the Le Quotidien website, according to the article by Hyacinthe Diandy, indicating in particular the caution displayed by Malick Daf regarding the atmosphere at the 5 Juillet stadium following the incidents that occurred during the first leg at Diamniadio .
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