Aboub: "We Aim to Beat USM Alger for Top Spot and Avoid Strong Opponents in Next Round"

13 February 2026at16:40

Zakaria Abboub, coach of Olympique Safi, affirmed his team's determination to secure a victory against USM Alger to finish top of Group A in the sixth and final round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Abboub stated: "The match will bring together brothers and siblings, Moroccans and Algerians."

He added: "We know that we have both secured qualification, but we aspire to go far in this competition and are seeking first place to avoid facing strong opponents in the next round."

He concluded: "We managed to collect 12 points despite losing the first leg due to a defensive error, but we are determined to achieve victory."

Olympique Safi will visit USM Alger tomorrow, Saturday, with the match kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at the 5 July Stadium.

Q&A

Why is Olympique Safi determined to finish first in their CAF Confederation Cup group?

Coach Zakaria Abboub emphasizes that securing the top spot against USM Alger is crucial to avoid stronger opponents in the next round, despite both teams already qualifying.