Olympic Safi Club received a significant blow ahead of its anticipated match against Algeria's USM Alger, as midfielder Soufiane El Mouden has been confirmed to miss the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final.

The Moroccan team will host its Algerian counterpart this Sunday evening at the Al Massira Stadium in the city of Safi, in a decisive match to determine who will qualify for the final, following the first leg's goalless draw.

The absence of Al-Moudan came after he underwent an urgent and successful surgery due to the worsening of his sciatica pain, prompting the medical team to intervene quickly to resolve the issue.

The player is currently undergoing a rest period under medical supervision, and will later begin a rehabilitation program in preparation for his return to the field.

Despite this significant absence, Olympique Safi is striving to leverage the home ground and fan support to secure a victory and clinch a spot in the final match.