CAF Confederation Cup | Olympique Safi Defeats Djoliba (2-1), Travels to Algeria to Challenge USM Alger for Top Spot - Elbotola
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CAF Confederation Cup | Olympique Safi Defeats Djoliba (2-1), Travels to Algeria to Challenge USM Alger for Top Spot

CAF Confederation Cup | Olympique Safi Defeats Djoliba (2-1), Travels to Algeria to Challenge USM Alger for Top Spot

08 February 2026at20:57

Olympique Safi continued their impressive run in the CAF Confederation Cup, securing a 2-1 victory this Sunday evening against their Malian visitors, Djoliba. The match, held at Al-Massira Stadium in Safi, was part of the fifth (penultimate) round of Group A.

Soufiane El Moudane netted both goals for "The Safi Shark" in the 1st and 50th minutes. Djoliba's lone goal came from a penalty kick converted by Aboubacar Diarra in the 14th minute.

In the upcoming final round, Olympique Safi will travel to Algeria next Sunday to face USM Alger. Their objective is to secure a victory and finish the group stage at the top, having already guaranteed their qualification for the quarter-finals in the previous round.

Group A Standings:

1- USM Alger: 13 points

2- Olympique Safi: 12 points

3- San Pedro: 3 points

4- Djoliba: 1 point

Who were the goal scorers in Olympique Safi's victory over Djoliba?

Soufiane El Moudane netted both goals for Olympique Safi in the 1st and 50th minutes. Djoliba's only goal was a penalty converted by Aboubacar Diarra in the 14th minute.

What does Olympique Safi's win against Djoliba mean for their CAF Confederation Cup Group A standing?

The victory places Olympique Safi second in Group A with 12 points, one point behind USM Alger. This sets up a decisive final match against USM Alger to determine the group's top finisher.