The Confederation of African Football (Confederation of African Football) is preparing to open disciplinary proceedings following serious incidents that disrupted the CAF Confederation Cup clash between Moroccan side OC Safi and Algeria’s USM Alger.
Official match reports have now been submitted to CAF, triggering a formal review process by its Disciplinary Committee after the encounter was marred by crowd disturbances.
The match, played at the Al Massira Al Khadra Stadium in Morocco, eventually resumed under heightened security and ended 1-1. The result saw USM Alger progress on the away goals rule after a goalless first leg in Algiers.
According to the General Coordinator’s report, documentation outlining the disturbances has been received by CAF, paving the way for an official assessment of the incident and potential sanctions.
Preliminary information indicates that travelling supporters were involved in triggering unrest, with the situation escalating into crowd disorder and a reported pitch invasion. The tensions forced officials to temporarily halt proceedings as security personnel intervened to restore order.
CAF is expected to adopt a structured and cautious approach, allowing both clubs—OC Safi and USM Alger—to submit their accounts before any disciplinary decision is made.
Possible sanctions remain on the table depending on the outcome of the investigation, including fines, stadium bans, or other punitive measures.
While the sporting result stands, the fixture is now overshadowed by off-field controversy as CAF continues its efforts to reinforce discipline, safety standards, and crowd control measures across its competitions.
A final ruling will be issued after all reports are reviewed and hearings concluded.
