Drawing upon the principles of fairness, integrity, and accountability, the CAF Interclub Competitions and Management of the Club Licensing System Committee convened a special session to address the incident witnessed during the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup first leg semi-final matchup between USM Alger and RS Berkane.
With a collective commitment to upholding the spirit of the competition, the committee arrived at a decision intended to maintain the sanctity of the game.
As such, USM Alger has been met with a consequential verdict, resulting in a 0-3 forfeiture of the specific contest in question.
Recognizing the gravity of the situation, the committee took immediate action by referring the case to the Disciplinary Board, which will conduct a thorough examination and potentially administer further disciplinary measures to ensure appropriate consequences.
However, it is important to note that the committee resolved to proceed with the second leg fixture between RS Berkane and USM Alger, scheduled to take place on the 28th of April 2024 at the Berkane Municipal Stadium, with the utmost regard for a fair and competitive environment.
