Olympique de Safi and Wydad Gear Up for a Battle for CAF Cup Semifinals

A **100% Moroccan duel** is set for the quarter-finals of the **African Confederation Cup**, featuring **Olympique de Safi** against **Wydad Athletic Club (WAC)**. The first leg will take place **next Sunday at Al Massira Stadium in Safi**, with both teams aiming to secure an initial foothold in the **semi-finals** before the return match in Casablanca.

Remarkable Journey of Both Teams

The **Wydad** reached this stage after **finishing first in Group B**, while **Olympique de Safi** qualified by **ranking second in Group A**, behind USM Algiers, with a total of **13 points, 4 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat**. This journey promises an open and intense clash, both on the field and in the stands.

For its **first continental appearance**, Olympique de Safi aims to continue its **exceptional run** and is counting on **home advantage and the support of its fans** to achieve a favorable result before facing an experienced opponent considered one of the favorites for the title. Despite struggles in the **Botola Pro**, where the club currently sits at the bottom of the table, the team is relying on its talented players capable of making a difference.

Wydad: Experience and African Ambition

The **Wydad**, backed by its experience in African competitions, arrives with the ambition to **establish a comfortable lead from the first leg**. Following their spectacular victory against US Touarga (4-3), the Red and Whites are seeking to regain their continental brilliance.

In the absence of key players **Hakim Ziyech** and **Nordin Amrabat** due to injuries, Wydad will rely on its **experienced attack**, led by **Walid Sabbar**, along with goalscorers **Hamza El Hennouri** and **Wisam Ben Yedder**. However, the club must **bolster its defense**, which has shown vulnerabilities in recent Botola Pro matches against **FAR** and US Touarga, conceding five goals.

Head-to-Head History

The two teams have faced each other **42 times across all competitions**: **Wydad has won 21 matches**, Olympique de Safi has claimed **9 victories**, and **12 matches have ended in a draw**.

This matchup promises **intensity, suspense, and high stakes**, as both Moroccan clubs aim for a place in the continental semi-finals and a historic run in the CAF Cup.