The primary reason behind this potential decision is the club’s concern about lacking the necessary resources to compete in both the national championship and the Champions League. In the coming days, the club’s president, Mohamed Laib, will discuss this matter with the Board of Directors to make a final decision. The urgency is heightened as, according to CAF regulations, USMH must decide on its participation in the event by mid-November.
If the club decides not to participate, it aligns with the initial suggestion by the president of the Algerian Football Federation, Mohamed Raouraoua. He had previously proposed the absence of Algerian clubs from these competitions in 2014 to ease the calendar and reduce travel costs. However, after a meeting with club presidents and the head of Algerian football, it was decided that the teams qualified for the Champions League and the CAF Cup would participate in both competitions next season. The final decision by USM El Harrach will be a crucial one, considering the financial implications and the club’s sporting aspirations.
