MC Alger coach Beaumelle: "It was a very tough and tricky match against Young Africans"

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The win, secured behind closed doors at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962, marked a step for the Algerian giants towards advancing past the group stage.

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Following the match, head coach Patrice Beaumelle expressed his delight with the result in comments reported by Ennahar TV, stating, “I am very happy with this hard-earned victory.”

He continued: “It was a very tough and tricky match against Young Africans, a team that has been delivering strong performances in African competitions for years.”

Beaumelle also described their victory as deserved, saying: “Our win was well-deserved, considering our overall performance in this match. I dedicate this victory to all MC Alger supporters, who always stand by us.”

MCA are currently top of Group A following the result with four points from two matches while Young Africans remain without any points with their second defeat. Al-Hilal Omdurman are a point behind ahead MCA of Sunday's clash against TP Mazembe in Mauritania and can claim first place with a victory against the Congolese club.