Moroccan football is set for a historic continental clash as AS FAR Rabat take on RS Berkane in an all-Moroccan semi-final of the CAF Champions League. With both sides reaching the final four, Moroccan football will be firmly in the spotlight as the two Botola Pro sides face off over two legs, guaranteeing the country a representative in the final.
Match Details
- Fixture: AS FAR vs RS Berkane
- Competition: CAF Champions League—Semi-Final (First Leg)
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
- Kick-off: 20:00 (GMT+1)
- Second Leg: Saturday, April 18, 2026—Berkane
How & where to watch
Fans can follow the highly anticipated derby on major broadcasters, including beIN Sports, Arryadia TV and SABC Sport.
AS FAR team news
AS FAR approaches the semi-final, with a nearly full squad, though a few absences and uncertainties remain.
The military side will be without goalkeeper Ayoub El Khayati and Taoufik Razko, both sidelined through injury. There is also doubt surrounding Gaetan Laura, who lacks match fitness and may not be ready to start.
Captain Mohamed Rabie Hrimat is available and expected to play a key role in midfield after being carefully managed in recent sessions.
However, the biggest setback comes with the absence of Zineddine Derrag. The midfielder has been suspended for three months by CAF’s Disciplinary Committee following a non-typical doping test result in a previous continental match. The sanction, effective immediately, rules him out of both legs of the semi-final and the potential final.
RS Berkane team news
RS Berkane arrive in Rabat amid significant developments off the pitch and several squad updates.
Left-back Hamza El Moussaoui has been handed a two-year suspension by CAF following a positive doping test during the group stage against Pyramids FC, dealing a major blow to the team’s defensive options. The club has contested the ruling and decided to file an appeal.
- Score prediction: AS FAR 1–1 RS Berkane
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