Crowd Trouble at Al Massira Stadium Delays Olympic Safi vs USM Alger Kick-Off

The eagerly awaited clash between Olympic Safi and visiting Algerian side USM Alger, in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final, was marred by trouble after dozens of supporters stormed the pitch before the kick-off of the match.

The provocations by the supporters travelling with the Algerian club caused chaos inside the stadium, forcing the players and the refereeing team to leave the pitch due to the absence of suitable conditions to play the game.

This unexpected scene led to the kick-off being postponed, pending the restoration of order inside the stadium, amid uncertainty over the fate of the match and the measures the organisers would take to ensure it could resume in a safe environment.