Olympic Safi President El Haidaoui: San Pedro Win is Our Launchpad to Quarter-Finals

26 January 2026at10:47

Mohamed El Hidaoui, President of Olympique Safi, affirmed that the victory achieved by the Safi-based team against their Ivorian hosts San Pedro, in the third round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, marks a true launch towards reaching the quarter-finals.

El Hidaoui stated, in a declaration to Olympique Safi's official account: "The match was tough against a strong opponent with excellent players, but our players performed well and rose to the occasion, succeeding in delivering the performance we expected to secure the win."

He added: "This victory is our launchpad towards qualifying for the quarter-finals, God willing. Therefore, the support of the fans and the encouragement of the players remain essential factors for continuing to achieve positive results."

It is worth noting that Olympique Safi returned with a valuable 2-1 victory from the Ivorian side San Pedro's home ground, in the match that brought the two teams together last Sunday evening.

Q&A

Why does Olympique Safi President El Hidaoui consider the San Pedro victory a launchpad?

Olympique Safi President El Hidaoui stated the 2-1 away victory against San Pedro is a crucial launchpad for their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final qualification, commending the team's strong performance.

What does Olympique Safi's president emphasize for continued success in the CAF Confederation Cup?

President El Hidaoui emphasized that continued fan support and player encouragement are crucial for Olympique Safi to maintain positive results and secure their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final qualification.

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