AS FAR to Miss Boureika and Laura Gaitán Against Al Ahly in CAF Champions League

12 February 2026at19:57

AS FAR will be without the services of some of its players as they prepare to face Egyptian side Al Ahly in the sixth and final round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

The duo, Mohcine Boureika and Laura Gaitán, will miss the upcoming match, which is scheduled to take place at Cairo International Stadium next Sunday, kicking off at 4:00 PM (GMT+1).

The AS FAR delegation arrived in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, today, Thursday. The Moroccan team is set to hold a training session shortly at the hotel gym, with further training scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, before concluding their preparations with a final session on Saturday.

It is worth noting that Al Ahly currently leads Group B with 9 points, followed by AS FAR with 8 points. Young Africans are third with 5 points, and JS Kabylie are fourth with 3 points.

Q&A

Why are Mohcine Boureika and Laura Gaitán missing the AS FAR vs Al Ahly match?

Mohcine Boureika and Laura Gaitán will be unavailable for AS FAR's critical CAF Champions League group stage match against Al Ahly, impacting the Moroccan team's lineup for the decisive fixture in Cairo.

What are the current standings in CAF Champions League Group B before the AS FAR vs Al Ahly match?

Al Ahly currently leads CAF Champions League Group B with 9 points, with AS FAR close behind at 8 points. Young Africans hold 5 points, and JS Kabylie has 3 points.