Moroccan Clubs Return to CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup Action

24 January 2026at09:00

Moroccan clubs are set to return to continental competition this week, participating in the third round of the group stage in both the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup.

AS FAR will kick off the fixtures program by facing Algerian side JS Kabylie today, Saturday. The military club aims to secure a positive away result to boost its chances of qualification.

On the same day, RS Berkane will host Egyptian club Pyramids FC at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane. Meanwhile, Wydad AC will play their CAF Confederation Cup match, welcoming Congolese side Maniema Union. Olympique Safi also has an important fixture in the same round, looking to continue their positive run in the Confederation Cup.

CAF Champions League

Saturday, January 24

JS Kabylie (Algeria) vs. AS FAR (Morocco) / 17:00 GMT+1

RS Berkane (Morocco) vs. Pyramids FC (Egypt) / 20:00 GMT+1

CAF Confederation Cup

Sunday, January 24

San Pedro (Ivory Coast) vs. Olympique Safi (Morocco) / 17:00 GMT+1

Wydad AC (Morocco) vs. Maniema Union (DR Congo) / 20:00 GMT+1

Q&A

What are the immediate goals for Moroccan clubs in their CAF group stage matches?

AS FAR seeks a positive away result against JS Kabylie, while Olympique Safi aims to continue their strong run in the Confederation Cup. These are crucial for qualification.

How does this round of matches impact the overall CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup schedules?

This round marks the third fixture of the group stage in both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. All listed matches are scheduled for January 24th.

AS FAR Rabat

CAF Champions League

CAF Confederation Cup

Wydad Casablanca

Olympique de Safi