Olympic Club de Safi will face Wydad AC on Sunday night in the final quarter-final of the CAF Confederation Cup, with both teams battling for a place in the semi-finals.

The match, scheduled to kick off at 22:00 GMT, brings together two Moroccan sides who are already familiar opponents in domestic competition.

However, this encounter carries greater significance, as progression in one of Africa’s major club tournaments is now at stake.

For Olympic Club de Safi, the competition represents a historic campaign.

The club is participating in a continental tournament for the first time and has already produced a notable run to reach the knockout stage. Safi secured second place in Group A with 13 points, finishing just one point behind USM Alger.

Their qualification from the group stage has demonstrated the team’s resilience and organisation.

Safi’s approach has been built on collective effort, with the squad relying on unity and teamwork to overcome more experienced opponents throughout the tournament.

Despite their strong campaign so far, they face a significant challenge against Wydad AC, a club with considerable experience in continental competitions.

The Casablanca side could rely on players such as Sofyan Amrabat and Hakim Ziyech, who have the ability to influence the match at decisive moments.

Historical results between the two teams also appear to favour Wydad.

In their last ten meetings across competitions, Wydad have recorded six victories. Safi, by comparison, have managed only two wins during that period.

The statistics underline the challenge awaiting Safi as they prepare for one of the biggest matches in the club’s history.

However, their performances during the group stage suggest they have the potential to compete against more established sides.

With both teams aiming for a place in the semi-finals, Sunday night’s encounter promises to be a significant Moroccan derby on the continental stage, where domestic rivals will compete for the chance to continue their journey in the CAF Confederation Cup.