AS FAR Rabat to Host JS Kabylie at Olympic Stadium Next Saturday (20:00 GMT+1) - Elbotola
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AS FAR Rabat to Host JS Kabylie at Olympic Stadium Next Saturday (20:00 GMT+1)

AS FAR Rabat to Host JS Kabylie at Olympic Stadium Next Saturday (20:00 GMT+1)

27 January 2026at09:30

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set the date for the match between AS FAR Rabat and their Algerian visitors, JS Kabylie, in the fourth round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

Al-Botola learned from a private source that the match will take place next Saturday at the Olympic Stadium in the capital, Rabat, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

This crucial encounter comes at a sensitive time for both teams, as each side is looking to secure their first victory in the group stage following a difficult start to the continental competition.

AS FAR Rabat and JS Kabylie currently sit third and fourth respectively, with two points each, accumulated from two draws and one defeat. This further emphasizes the importance of the match, which is expected to be decisive in the race for qualification to the next round.

AS FAR Rabat will be relying on home advantage to secure all three points, while JS Kabylie aims to return with a positive result to boost their hopes of continuing their African journey. It is worth noting that the match will be played behind closed doors due to CAF sanctions imposed on the military club.

Why will the AS FAR Rabat vs JS Kabylie match be played behind closed doors?

The CAF has imposed sanctions on host club AS FAR Rabat, resulting in their crucial match against JS Kabylie being played behind closed doors. This decision impacts the home advantage.

What makes the AS FAR Rabat vs JS Kabylie match crucial for CAF Champions League qualification?

Both teams are tied with two points, sitting third and fourth. A victory is essential for either side to significantly boost their CAF Champions League qualification hopes for the next round.

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