USM Alger Coach: "Olympique Safi Didn't Come for Tourism, But to Play a Great Match"
15 February 2026at11:19
Tarek Hadj Adlane, head coach of USM Alger, expressed his satisfaction with the goalless draw against Olympique Safi in the sixth and final round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Hadj Adlane stated in the post-match press conference: "Our goal was to finish the group stage undefeated and maintain the top spot, and that's what we achieved. The players put in great efforts."
The Algerian team's coach added: "Olympique Safi didn't come for tourism; they came to play a big match."
It is worth noting that Olympique Safi finished the group stage in second place with 13 points, securing their qualification for the quarter-finals of the continental competition, alongside group leaders USM Alger, who accumulated 14 points.
Q&A
Why was USM Alger's coach satisfied with the goalless draw against Olympique Safi?
USM Alger coach Tarek Hadj Adlane expressed satisfaction with the goalless draw because it secured their top spot and an undefeated group stage in the CAF Confederation Cup, highlighting his players' efforts to achieve this goal.
How did the draw impact USM Alger and Olympique Safi's standings in the CAF Confederation Cup group?
The goalless draw ensured USM Alger finished first in their CAF Confederation Cup group with 14 points, while Olympique Safi secured second place with 13 points, with both teams qualifying for the quarter-finals.
