April 11 (Reuters) - Moroccan ⁠newcomers Olympique Safi rode their ⁠luck to force a 0-0 draw ‌at former winners USM Alger in the first leg of their African Confederation Cup semi-final on ​Saturday.

USMA had an early ⁠penalty appeal turned ⁠down and two efforts ruled out following VAR ⁠reviews. ‌Zakaria Draoui netted in the 54th minute but saw ⁠his effort disallowed, as was the case ​for ‌Hocine Dehiri 11 minutes from the end.