ASO Chlef Clings to Survival Hopes Ahead of Decisive Clash with USM Alger
ASO Chlef faces a must-win showdown this Friday against USM Alger in the final matchday of the Algerian Ligue 1. With both clubs fighting to avoid relegation, the encounter at the Omar Hamadi Stadium—to be played behind closed doors—is set to be a tense and high-stakes affair.
Currently trailing USMA by just two points, ASO Chlef knows that only a win will do. In contrast, the Algiers side can secure their survival with a draw, making the situation even more precarious for the Chélifiens.
“Even though we stumbled against NAHD, we haven’t lost hope. We still believe,” a source close to the club stated.
In preparation, ASO Chlef held a five-day training camp in Blida, deliberately distancing themselves from local pressure and focusing entirely on this decisive fixture. The team hopes to reproduce the spirit and determination shown in previous victories over MCO and MCEE, where they rose to the occasion.
While the odds are stacked against them, ASO Chlef is determined to fight till the end. A win on Friday would not only keep them in the top flight but also be a triumphant response to a season full of struggle.
One thing is certain: Friday’s match will determine fate—and for ASO Chlef, it’s victory or bust.
