Rabat – Morocco’s National Professional Football League (LNFP) has scheduled the highly anticipated Derby between AS FAR and Raja Casablanca for Wednesday, November 4, at 8 p.m. at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
The match, originally scheduled for the opening round of the Botola Pro championship, was postponed and will now take place in early November.
The LNFP has officially confirmed the new date, ending weeks of anticipation among supporters of both clubs.
The announcement gives the two teams a confirmed date for one of the most anticipated fixtures in Moroccan football, bringing together two clubs with a long history of domestic success and intense competition.
The encounter is expected to attract significant attention from football fans and sports media, given the rivalry between the two sides and the importance of their meetings in the Moroccan championship.
A historic rivalry in Moroccan football
Matches between AS FAR and Raja Casablanca have long been among the most closely followed fixtures in Moroccan football.
Both clubs have established themselves among the country’s most successful teams, with numerous domestic titles and achievements in continental competitions.
AS FAR, based in Rabat, have built a strong reputation through their performances in Moroccan football, while Casablanca-based Raja have enjoyed considerable success both domestically and internationally.
Their meetings regularly generate excitement among supporters, with both teams looking to claim victory and strengthen their positions in the national championship.
Beyond the three points at stake, the Clasico carries particular importance because of the history and competitive rivalry between the two clubs.
The upcoming encounter will offer another chapter in that rivalry, with both sides aiming to deliver a strong performance in front of their supporters.
An important fixture in the Botola Pro calendar
The decision to schedule the postponed match provides clarity for both clubs as they continue their domestic campaigns.
Although the encounter belongs to the opening round of the championship, it will take place several weeks after the start of the season.
The result could prove important for both teams as they seek to strengthen their positions in the Botola Pro standings.
For AS FAR, the match represents an opportunity to make the most of playing in Rabat, while Raja will aim to secure a positive result away from home.
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex will host the encounter, providing the setting for another major meeting between the two Moroccan football giants.
With the date now confirmed, attention will turn to the preparations of both teams ahead of the November 4 showdown.
The Clasico is expected to attract considerable public and media interest, reflecting the importance of the fixture in Moroccan football and the strong following enjoyed by both clubs.
