CAF praises the resilience of Olympique Safi

The official website of the Confederation of African Football has devoted important space to the match between Olympique Safi and USM Algiers, which is expected in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals, highlighting the most important data and statistics that precede this crucial date.

The continental body, the guardian of the game itself, added in its report that the first leg ended in a goalless draw. Which makes the return match open to all possibilities, in light of the similar level of the two teams.

“CAF” also stressed the strength of the defensive line of the Union of the Capital, which kept a clean sheet in six matches out of nine, which is the best number in the competition this season.

The report indicated that Olympique Safi is relying on its solidity, having suffered only one defeat in nine matches, in addition to being a difficult team to beat, especially on its field.

He confirmed that the Misfioui team is seeking to break its offensive knot against USMA, after failing to score any goal during the previous three confrontations between them this season.

He added that the Algerian team has continental experience and an ambition to reach the final for the second time, after winning the 2022-2023 edition, benefiting from the quality of its possession of the ball and its ability to create opportunities.

The report highlighted some striking numbers: Among them, USM Capital lost five out of seven away matches in the playoffs, compared to a series of four consecutive draws for Olympique Safi, who may become the second team to achieve five consecutive draws in the history of the competition.

CAF concluded by emphasizing that the confrontation appears to be balanced between defensive solidity on the part of USMA and organization and discipline on the part of Olympique Safi. It is likely that the qualification ticket will be decided by partial details or one decisive moment.