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Supporters of Moroccan side AS FAR have criticised the club’s decision to sell match tickets only at brick-and-mortar outlets, accusing officials of refusing to modernise.
The Rabat-based club confirmed that tickets for Saturday’s Botola Pro’s match against newly promoted Ittihad Yaacoub Mansour in Rabat (20:00 GMT+1) will be available at three sales points. Prices range from 50 MAD for open stands to 500 MAD for VIP seats.
Fans say the decision forces them to queue for hours and fuels black-market resales. Many argue AS FAR should follow other Moroccan clubs in introducing online sales.
In Sale, home to one of the team’s largest fan bases, only one outlet has been provided at Maamoura, located far from the city centre. Most will be forced to cough up considerable cash to buy season tickets instead to save time and guarantee access to key fixtures including CAF Champions League matches, Throne Cup ties, and 15 home league games.
Ticketing details
Sales will run on Thursday and Friday at:
- Maamoura (10:00–18:00)
- Hilal Stadium (10:00–18:00)
- Lakhdar R’dad Hall, Temara (10:30–17:30)
Prices have been set at 50, 150, 200 and 500 MAD depending on the stand.
Ultras’ demands
AS FAR’s ultras group, the Black Army, released a video demanding sweeping changes. They called on the board to open club membership, citing examples such as CSKA Moscow, Red Star Belgrade and Legia Warsaw where fans have influenced governance.
They also urged the publication of financial reports to ensure transparency, merit-based appointments of officials, and a modernised sporting structure with a long-term strategy for new revenue streams.
Pressure on the board
The dispute comes as AS FAR return to the CAF Champions League. Fans say the club’s off-field management must match its on-field ambitions, warning that reliance on outdated methods risks leaving Morocco’s most decorated side shuffling behind.
