Olympique Safi Fails to Reach Confederation Cup Final After 1-1 Draw Against USM Alger

Olympique Safi failed to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup final after drawing 1-1 against Algerian side USM Alger in the second leg of the semi-final.

Before the match kicked off, the atmosphere was tense and chaotic due to some USM Alger fans who stormed the pitch at "El Massira" Stadium. They engaged in acts of vandalism, resulting in material damage, including broken seats, and one journalist sustained a head injury.

Turning to the match events, USM Alger managed to score the opening goal through Ahmed Khaldi from a penalty kick in the 45+4th minute of the encounter.

After the break, Olympique Safi attempted to equalize, which they eventually did in the 75th minute through Moussa Kone. The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, favoring USM Alger, who advanced on the away goals rule, given that the first leg ended in a goalless draw (0-0).

USM Alger will now face Egyptian club Zamalek in the CAF Confederation Cup final, which will be played over two legs.