El Khatoui Grants Olympique Safi Players Day Off Ahead of USM Alger Clash
T.E (Elbotola)
13 April 2026at11:01
Shoukri El Khatoui, coach of Olympique Safi, decided to grant the club's players a day of rest after their 0-0 draw against Algerian side USM Alger in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final.
Albotola learned that El Khatoui decided to give his players an additional day of rest, as a training session was originally scheduled for Monday evening.
The Safi team will resume their training sessions tomorrow, Tuesday, starting at 5:00 PM (GMT+1), in preparation for the return leg against USM Alger.
It is worth noting that Olympique Safi will host USM Alger next Sunday, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1), at Al-Massira Stadium in Safi.
Q&A
What did Olympique Safi's coach decide after the USM Alger draw?
Olympique Safi coach Shoukri El Khatoui granted his players an extra day of rest following their 0-0 draw against USM Alger in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg. This decision altered the original training schedule.
How will Olympique Safi prepare for the return leg against USM Alger?
Olympique Safi will resume their training sessions tomorrow, Tuesday, at 5:00 PM (GMT+1), to prepare for the decisive return leg. The team aims to build momentum after their recent draw.
When and where will Olympique Safi host USM Alger for the second leg?
Olympique Safi will host USM Alger for the return leg next Sunday at 8:00 PM (GMT+1). The crucial match will take place at Al-Massira Stadium in Safi.
