Olympique Safi's Opponent, USM Alger, Announces Departure of Coach Abdelhak Benchikha
27 January 2026at19:29
Algerian club USM Alger announced on Tuesday that it has mutually terminated its contract with coach Abdelhak Benchikha, following a meeting between the two parties yesterday.
The Algerian club clarified that Benchikha's assistant coaching staff will take charge of the team until a new head coach is appointed.
USM Alger is currently in Group A of the CAF Confederation Cup alongside Olympique Safi. The Algerian team leads the group with 9 points, while Olympique Safi is in second place with 6 points.
Q&A
Why did USM Alger's coach Abdelhak Benchikha leave the club?
USM Alger and coach Abdelhak Benchikha mutually agreed to terminate his contract following a recent meeting. His assistant staff will manage the team temporarily until a new head coach is appointed.
How might coach Benchikha's departure affect USM Alger's CAF Confederation Cup performance?
USM Alger, leading CAF Confederation Cup Group A with 9 points, will now be managed by assistant coaches after Benchikha's departure. The club aims to maintain its strong position ahead of Olympique Safi.
