In a crucial Botola Pro match on Saturday, April 11, 2026, Olympique Club de Safi (OC Safi) held Union Sportive de la MΓ©dina d'Alger (USMA) to a 1-1 draw at the Stade du 5 Juillet in Algiers. The result leaves USMA's championship aspirations in a precarious position as the season nears its conclusion.
The home side, USMA, opened the scoring in the 35th minute through forward Mohamed Amine Aouad. OC Safi, however, managed to equalize in the 65th minute via a goal from midfielder Ayoub Nanah, securing a valuable point away from home.
With this draw, USMA failed to secure a vital victory to keep pace at the top of the league table. While not mathematically eliminated from the title race, their chances now heavily depend on favorable results from other matches and potential slip-ups by the league leaders. The team's focus will immediately shift to their next fixture as they seek to keep their slim hopes alive.
The match was a significant result for OC Safi in their campaign to secure a respectable mid-table position, demonstrating their resilience against one of the league's traditional powerhouses.
