Rabat – Maghreb de Fez (MAS) face Ivorian giants ASEC Mimosas today, Sunday, October 25, in the second leg of the CAF Champions League’s second preliminary round.
The match will take place at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with both teams looking to secure qualification for the competition’s group stage.
The Moroccan champions enter the encounter following a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Stade d’Honneur in Meknes, leaving the tie open ahead of today’s decisive meeting.
Returning to African competitions after 14 years of absence, MAS Fez hope to continue their continental journey and reach the group stage.
However, the Moroccan side face a difficult challenge against ASEC Mimosas, who will benefit from playing at home in front of their supporters.
Match details
- Fixture: ASEC Mimosas vs MAS Fez
- Competition: CAF Champions League – Second Preliminary Round, Second Leg
- Venue: Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
- Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Kick-off: 4:30 p.m. Morocco time
- How to watch: beIN Sports MENA 1 HD
- First-leg result: MAS Fez 1-1 ASEC Mimosas
MAS Fez team news
MAS Fez travel to Abidjan knowing that a victory will guarantee their qualification for the group stage.
The Moroccan side will need to improve on their first-leg performance, when they failed to take full advantage of playing at home.
The 1-1 draw means MAS must either win the return leg or secure qualification through a penalty shootout if the match remains level after extra time.
With no confirmed injury or suspension updates available, the team’s final selection remains uncertain ahead of kick-off.
ASEC Mimosas team news
ASEC Mimosas enter the second leg with home advantage after securing a valuable draw in Morocco.
The Ivorian club will look to build on that result and use the support of its fans to put pressure on the visitors.
Playing at the Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Stadium could give ASEC an advantage, particularly against a Moroccan side returning to continental competition after a lengthy absence.
However, the 1-1 first-leg result means neither team has an advantage on aggregate.
What to expect
MAS Fez face an important test in Abidjan, where they will need to balance defensive discipline with attacking ambition.
The Moroccan side cannot afford to focus only on protecting their goal, as they must find a way to score against an ASEC Mimosas team playing on home soil.
ASEC, meanwhile, could look to control possession and put early pressure on the visitors, hoping to take advantage of familiar surroundings.
The opening goal could play a major role in determining how the encounter develops, with both sides likely to adjust their approach depending on the score.
For MAS Fez, qualification would represent an important achievement in their return to African football after 14 years away from continental competitions.
Morocco already has two clubs qualified for the group stages of CAF competitions, with Raja Casablanca advancing in the Confederation Cup and RS Berkane securing a place in the Champions League.
MAS Fez now have the opportunity to join them and extend Morocco’s representation in continental football.
Prediction: ASEC Mimosas 1-2 MAS Fez
