Rabat – Raja Club Athletic and AS FAR discovered their opponents for the 2026-27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage following Wednesday’s draw at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, Egypt.
The draw placed Raja in Group A alongside Egypt’s Al Ahly, Togo’s ASKO de Kara, and Angola’s Primeiro de Agosto.
AS FAR, meanwhile, were drawn in Group B alongside Tanzania’s Azam FC, Libya’s Al Ahli Tripoli, and South Africa’s Durban City.
The Rabat-based side secured its place in the continental contest’s group stage after defeating Ivorian club CO Korhogo 2-1 on aggregate in the second preliminary round.
The competition features 16 teams divided into four groups of four. Each team will compete against the other sides in its group, with the top two advancing to the quarterfinals.
The opening round of group-stage matches is scheduled to take place between November 27 and 29, 2026.
Both Moroccan clubs will aim to progress beyond the group stage and strengthen the country’s presence in continental club football.
The full draw also includes Group C, featuring AS Maniema Union, Singida Black Stars, Red Arrows, and the winner of the outstanding qualifying tie, as well as Group D that includes USM Alger, CS Sfaxien, Black Bulls, and AS Real Bamako.
With the group-stage opponents now confirmed, Raja and AS FAR can turn their attention to preparing for their respective continental campaigns.
