ASEC Mimosas seek group-stage place against Maghreb de Fes after first-leg draw

ASEC Mimosas host Maghreb de Fes on Sunday, 25 October 2026, knowing a goalless draw would be enough to secure progress to the group stage of the CAF Champions League.

The second leg of the second qualifying round begins at 15 h 00 GMT at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Abidjan.

The match will be broadcast on beIN CONNECT MENA HD, beIN Sports MENA 1 HD, SuperSport Variety 4 HD, Azam Sports Channel and Canal + Sport Afrique.

The two clubs had never met before this 2026/27 CAF Champions League qualifying tie. Their first encounter took place on 18 October 2026 in Meknes, when the teams drew 1-1 at the MAS.

That result gave ASEC Mimosas a valuable away goal and left the tie finely balanced ahead of the return match in Abidjan.

ASEC Mimosas hold the advantage

Maghreb de Fes appeared to be heading towards victory after taking the lead around the half-hour mark in the first leg. However, ASEC Mimosas found an equaliser in the third minute of stoppage time, significantly improving their position in the contest.

The Ivorian side will now advance with a 0-0 draw at home, according to the away-goal advantage outlined in the source. A victory would also take ASEC Mimosas through to the group stage.

For Maghreb de Fes, the late concession has left little room for error. Having led for most of the match in Morocco, the club must now score in Abidjan to keep its qualification hopes alive.

The Yellow Tigers will need to overturn the momentum of the first leg while facing an ASEC Mimosas side backed by its home support at the Felicia.

Africafoot prediction

ASEC Mimosas go into the second leg in the stronger position after their last-gasp equaliser in Morocco. The Ivorian club only need to avoid defeat, while their home form is expected to pose a difficult challenge to Maghreb de Fes, who must take attacking risks.

Africafoot’s prediction is a 1-0 victory for ASEC Mimosas, which would send them through to the CAF Champions League group stage.

The betting odds listed by 1xbet give Maghreb de Fes a price of 1.80 to win, with a draw at 3.45 and an ASEC Mimosas victory at 4.50.