CAF Champions League: Moroccan semifinals await as FAR Rabat set up RS Berkane tie

The CAF Champions League will feature an all-Moroccan semifinal as FAR Rabat and RS Berkane advance past the quarterfinal stage, guaranteeing a high-stakes domestic showdown on the continental stage.

FAR Rabat secured their spot after eliminating Egyptian side Pyramids FC, who are the reigning champions of the competition. The Moroccan side’s impressive performances over the two legs proved too much for their Egyptian opponents, highlighting their tactical cohesion and defensive solidity.

Despite playing out a 1-1 draw with Pyramids in the first leg tie on home turf, FAR Rabat delivered a top-class performance in the reverse fixture in Egypt, beating their opponent 2-1, completing a 3-2 aggregate win.

RS Berkane followed suit, progressing past Al Hilal with a 2-1 aggregate victory. After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Berkane delivered a decisive 1-0 away win to confirm their place in the semifinals. Their clinical finishing and tactical maturity ensured they overcame the Sudanese challenge to set up a mouthwatering Moroccan clash.

The all-Moroccan semifinal not only guarantees excitement for fans of both clubs but also underscores Morocco’s growing dominance in African club football. Both FAR Rabat and RS Berkane will now turn their focus to the semifinals, where strategy, form, and continental ambition will be tested in a showdown that promises to be fiercely contested.

This matchup marks a defining moment for Moroccan football, as the country is guaranteed representation in the CAF Champions League final for the first time in recent years, setting the stage for a high-stakes, intense battle between two of its top clubs.

FAR Rabat will play host to RS Berkane in the first leg on the weekend of April 10-12 before the return clash on April 17-19.