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12-04-2009

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In less than twenty-four hours to second leg final clash of the Orange Confederation Cup, Entente Setif coach Ali Mechiche tells Cafonline.com that he expects a difficult and aggressive game. The Algerians have won the first leg played in Setif last week 2-0.

Below are excerpts of the interview:

What is the mood in your team’s camp few hours before the final?
The team has arrived in Bamako. We expect to play a great game on Saturday though, the match will be difficult. We are aware of the strength of our opponents especially on their home ground. I think the game will be a beautiful to climax an African cup final. On Friday, we will train at the Modibo Keita Stadium to have a feel of the turf.

What are your expectations?
It will be a great final between two teams who can play well. These are the two best teams in Africa. It will be an intense final and very aggressive. There will be real good football but I think the match will be very difficult for both teams.

What does the absence striker Abdelmalek Ziaya mean to you chances?
Ziaya will be conspicuously absent due to suspension, but we'll try to find ways to fill that void.

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