Maniema Player Prince Alde on Wydad Clash: "They Beat Us at Their Stadium, Now We Want to Win at Home" - Elbotola
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Maniema Player Prince Alde on Wydad Clash: "They Beat Us at Their Stadium, Now We Want to Win at Home"

Maniema Player Prince Alde on Wydad Clash: "They Beat Us at Their Stadium, Now We Want to Win at Home"

31 January 2026at12:44

Prince Alde Sousou, a player for Congolese club Maniema Union, expressed his team's determination to secure a victory against Wydad AC in their upcoming match, part of the fourth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Alde stated: "For us, this is a match like any other. They defeated us on their home ground, and now we want to beat them at our stadium. That's how football is."

He added: "At this stage of the competition, the match is played on your home turf. Now that we are at our stadium, we will do everything in our power to try and win the game. After that, the final decision is not up to us."

The Maniema player continued: "I believe that tomorrow you will see a different side of Maniema. The competition is on now."

Maniema Union will host Wydad AC tomorrow, Sunday, at 14:00 (GMT+1). The Congolese side suffered a 1-0 defeat in the reverse fixture against Wydad, which took place last weekend at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.

What is Prince Alde's mindset heading into Maniema Union's home clash with Wydad AC?

Prince Alde is determined for Maniema Union to secure a home victory against Wydad AC in the CAF Confederation Cup, stating they will "do everything in our power" to avenge their previous away defeat.

What is the significance of Maniema Union hosting Wydad AC in the CAF Confederation Cup?

Maniema Union's home game against Wydad AC is a crucial fourth-round fixture in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. It's an opportunity to avenge their 1-0 away defeat from the reverse fixture.