Moroccan Clubs Face Crucial Second Legs in CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup After All First Legs End 1-1

T.E (Elbotola)

16 March 2026at21:33

Moroccan clubs are gearing up for a decisive week in continental competitions, as all first-leg quarter-final matches in both the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup concluded with 1-1 draws, leaving the second-leg encounters wide open.

AS FAR had drawn 1-1 at home against Egyptian visitors Pyramids FC in their first-leg clash. The return leg is scheduled to take place in Cairo next Saturday, kicking off at 4:00 PM.

Similarly, Renaissance Sportive de Berkane played out a 1-1 draw against Sudanese side Al-Hilal in their first-leg encounter. The two teams are set to meet again next Sunday in Rwanda, with the match starting at 5:00 PM.

In the CAF Confederation Cup, the highly anticipated clash between Wydad AC and hosts Olympique Safi also ended in a 1-1 draw in the first leg, which was played on Sunday evening. The second leg will be hosted at Mohammed V Stadium next Sunday, commencing at 7:00 PM.

Hopes remain high for Moroccan clubs to secure their spots in the semi-finals, as they await the outcomes of these crucial upcoming second-leg fixtures.

Q&A

What is the current situation for Moroccan clubs in CAF competitions?

Moroccan clubs are preparing for crucial second-leg quarter-final matches in both the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. All their first-leg encounters concluded with 1-1 draws, leaving every tie finely balanced and the semi-final spots up for grabs.

How did the first-leg results impact Moroccan clubs' semi-final chances?

The 1-1 draws in all first-leg matches mean Moroccan clubs still have strong hopes of advancing to the semi-finals. Each team must now secure a victory or a higher-scoring draw away from home to progress in their respective continental tournaments.

When are the decisive second-leg matches scheduled for Moroccan clubs?

The decisive second-leg matches for Moroccan clubs are scheduled for next weekend. AS FAR will play on Saturday, while Renaissance Sportive de Berkane and Wydad AC will both compete on Sunday, with all teams aiming to secure their progression.

Wydad Casablanca

AS FAR Rabat

Renaissance de Berkane

Olympique de Safi

CAF Champions League