CAF Cup: Morocco's flag removed from a player's jersey in Algeria? Safi explains

During the first leg of the CAF Cup semi-final between USM Alger and Olympique de Safi, player Houari Ferhani appeared without the Moroccan flag on his jersey, sparking controversy on social media. Safi's president, Mohamed El Hidaoui, stated that it was a technical issue and affirmed that Ferhani never refused to wear the jersey with the flag. Ferhani confirmed this version, calling the incident a logistical error. This misunderstanding has reignited political tensions between Algeria and Morocco, particularly regarding the Western Sahara issue.