Djamel Mokhtari, manager of Wifak Hay Abbas, reflected on his side's elimination from the Algerian Cup following a 1-0 defeat to US Faubourg in extra time. Mokhtari praised his players for their brave performance against a third-division opponent, noting that his fifth-tier squad held their own throughout the match. He explained that his tactical approach focused on energy conservation and quick counter-attacks, which nearly secured a win before a missed opportunity late in regular time. Despite conceding the decisive goal in the 115th minute due to exhaustion, Mokhtari stated that earning the audience's respect was their greatest victory, serving as a solid foundation for their upcoming league matches.