Rabat — AS FAR face Al Ahly on Friday in the second Matchday of the CAF Champions League group phase. Both teams have different momentum: AS FAR need to bounce back after a defeat, while Al Ahly, the record 12-time CAF Champions League winners, are already in control of Group B.
AS FAR lost 1–0 to Young Africans on Matchday 1, a result that puts pressure on them straight away.
Al Ahly come to Rabat after a 4–1 win over JS Kabylie and despite several key injuries, they’re still one of the tournament’s favorites.
The demand for the match has been high, as the game at Stade Moulay El Hassan is sold out and the fans are behind their team for a tough test.
Match details
- Fixture: AS FAR Rabat vs Al Ahly
- Competition: CAF Champions League — Group Stage (Matchday 2)
- Venue: Prince Moulay El Hassan Stadium, Rabat
- Date: Friday, November 28
- Kick-off: 8 p.m. GMT+1
How & where to watch
The match will be broadcast on Arryadia TNT, beIN Sports 1 MENA, and available for streaming on beIN Sports CONNECT and TOD.
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AS FAR team news
AS FAR return home needing a result after their 1–0 loss to the Young Africans. The squad has been preparing intensively at Stade Moulay El Hassan, with coach Santos trying to sort out the midfield and get the goal-scoring chances flowing again.
Injuries: None confirmed for this match. Khabba is suspended.
Tactically: AS FAR will need all the home advantage they can have to get past the continental giants. They’re planning on relying on high-energy pressing, fast counter-attacks and solid defending to try and counter Al Ahly’s wealth of experience. The sold-out crowd could play a big part in getting them going and getting the three points.
Predicted lineup: Tagnaoui; Carneiro, Abdelhamid, Louadni, Bach, Hrimat, Derrag, Hammoudan, Ouarkhane, Slim, El Fahli.
Al Ahly team news
Al Ahly arrive in Rabat looking to make it two wins in a row after a large 4–1 win over JS Kabylie. Since the arrival of the Danish coach Jess Thorup, the team has shown more stability and efficiency, but they’ll be missing some big names from their squad.
Injuries: Mohamed El-Shenawy, Ahmed Abdelkader and Mohamed Shokry, Hussein El Shahat are all out injured.
Tactically: Despite the absences, they should still plan to control the midfield and get their attack clicking. And with a strong bench to call on, they still have a good spread of quality out on the wings.
Predicted lineup: Mostafa Shobier; Marei, Hany, Ibrahim, Kouka, Ateya, Dieng, Trezeguet, Bencharki, Sherif, Zizo.
Safe calls
- Al Ahly to Win
- Under 3.5 Goala
- Both Teams to Score: No
Score prediction: AS FAR 0–2 Al Ahly
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