AS FAR Concludes Pyramids Preparations, Harimat and Tagnaouti Absent

T.E (Elbotola)

12 March 2026at23:27

AS FAR concluded its final preparations on Thursday evening for the crucial match against Egyptian visitors Pyramids FC, following an evening training session that began at 9:30 PM.

Coach Alexandre Santos will be without the services of two prominent players from his starting lineup. Captain Mohamed Rabie Harimat is suspended after accumulating three yellow cards, while goalkeeper Reda Tagnaouti is sidelined with an injury that has kept him out of the team's last three matches and today's training session.

Goalkeeper Ayoub El Khayati is also out due to injury, forcing AS FAR to rely on their third-choice goalkeeper, 20-year-old Abdelhakim Mesbahi. Mesbahi previously played a few minutes against Wydad AC and started the last match against Renaissance Zemamra, where he successfully kept a clean sheet.

Adding to the player absences, AS FAR will host Pyramids behind closed doors, following a CAF decision to penalize the team with a three-match ban from playing in front of their supporters.

AS FAR is set to host Egyptian side Pyramids FC tomorrow, Friday, at 10:00 PM (22:00) in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals.

Q&A

What are the key challenges AS FAR faces against Pyramids FC?

AS FAR will contend with significant challenges in their CAF Champions League quarter-final against Pyramids FC. They are missing two prominent starters due to suspension and injury, and will play behind closed doors due to a CAF penalty.

How will AS FAR's player absences affect their lineup for the Pyramids FC match?

AS FAR's lineup will be significantly impacted by key absences. Captain Mohamed Rabie Harimat is suspended, while goalkeeper Reda Tagnaouti is injured. This forces them to rely on their third-choice goalkeeper, Abdelhakim Mesbahi, for the crucial first leg.

What are the implications of AS FAR playing behind closed doors?

AS FAR playing behind closed doors means they will lack crucial home support for their CAF Champions League quarter-final. This decision stems from a CAF penalty, banning the team from playing in front of their fans for multiple matches, impacting future home games too.