Maghreb de Fes and ASEC Mimosas reveal probable line-ups for CAF Champions League tie

Maghreb de Fes will host ASEC Mimosas in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie on Sunday, 18 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:00 GMT. The match will be played at the stade d’Honneur de Meknes, as both sides begin their bid to reach the next stage.

Maghreb de Fes

Maghreb de Fes are expected to line up in their preferred 4-3-3 formation, with the Moroccan side likely to adopt an attacking approach from the start.

The system is designed to use two advanced wingers to stretch the ASEC Mimosas defence, while a three-man midfield provides balance. Maghreb de Fes will be looking to apply early pressure in Meknes and establish an advantage before the second leg in Abidjan.

Their probable starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: S. Chihab

Defenders: S. Ghedamsi, M. Jaouab, Abdellah Khafifi, M. Ouhrou

Midfielders: Achraf Harmach, O. Noureddine, K. Baba

Forwards: Adam Brika, C. Ibayi, D. Titus

ASEC Mimosas

ASEC Mimosas are expected to respond with a 4-4-2 formation for their trip to Morocco. The structure would give the Ivorian side two compact banks of four, with the aim of closing down the wide areas and limiting Maghreb de Fes’ attacking options.

The Yellow and Black are expected to prioritise defensive organisation before relying on their two forwards to take advantage of any openings. ASEC Mimosas will also be seeking a positive result ahead of the return match in Abidjan.

Their probable line-up is:

Goalkeeper: A. Folie

Defenders: Mohamed Yabre, F. Zouzou, A. Youssifou, B. Zokou

Midfielders: K. Bakare, Guei Kagnon-Nin, K. Maiga, Olivier Sou

Forwards: B. Kouyate, Souhalio Bamba

The tie is the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League, with the first leg taking place in Meknes before the return fixture in Abidjan.

According to the odds listed by 1xbet, Maghreb de Fes are priced at 1.75 to win, while a draw is valued at 3.40. A victory for ASEC Mimosas is priced at 5.50.