El Khatoui (Olympique Safi Coach): "We Prepared Well for USM Alger Clash, Tomorrow We Will Be at Our Best"
T.E (Elbotola)
10 April 2026at16:30
Olympique Safi coach Choukri El Khatoui has affirmed his team's readiness for their clash against Algerian side USM Alger in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals.
Speaking at the pre-match press conference, El Khatoui stated: "This match is a derby in an advanced stage between two teams that have had a strong run in the Confederation Cup."
He added: "We have prepared very well for this encounter, and God willing, Olympique Safi will be in top form tomorrow."
El Khatoui concluded: "We will be facing a respectable team. The match we played against them in the group stage is completely different from a clash that determines a finalist, especially since some players were not available for that previous game."
Olympique Safi are set to visit USM Alger tomorrow, Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 5:00 PM (GMT+1).
What is Olympique Safi's coach's statement regarding the USM Alger match?
Olympique Safi's coach, Choukri El Khatoui, stated his team is well-prepared and will be in top form for their CAF Confederation Cup semi-final clash against USM Alger. He emphasized the derby nature of this advanced-stage encounter.
How does Coach El Khatoui view the upcoming semi-final compared to previous encounters?
Coach El Khatoui views the upcoming semi-final as significantly different from their group stage match against USM Alger. He highlighted that a semi-final determining a finalist carries much higher stakes, with some players now available who weren't before.
When is the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg between Olympique Safi and USM Alger scheduled?
The CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg between Olympique Safi and USM Alger is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday. The highly anticipated match will kick off in Algeria, with both teams aiming for a strong start in the two-legged tie.
