AS FAR have secured a place in the final of the CAF Champions League for the first time in 41 years, marking a remarkable return to the continent’s elite stage.
Despite losing the second leg of their semi-final against RS Berkane by a goal to nil, AS FAR advanced thanks to their 2-1 aggregate victory.
Their qualification was built on a strong first-leg performance, where they secured a crucial 2-0 win that ultimately proved decisive in the tie.
Berkane strike but fall short
RS Berkane entered the second leg determined to overturn the deficit and produce a historic comeback.
Their efforts were rewarded in the 57th minute when they converted a penalty to take the lead on the night, energising the home crowd and shifting momentum in their favour.
However, despite sustained pressure in the closing stages, Berkane were unable to find the second goal that would have taken the match to penalties and kept their Champions League dream alive.
AS FAR hold firm under pressure
AS FAR showed resilience in a tense atmosphere, managing the game carefully to protect their aggregate advantage.
Even as Berkane pushed forward in search of a dramatic equaliser, the Rabat-based side maintained their structure and discipline to see out the tie.
Their defensive organisation across both legs ultimately proved decisive in securing their passage to the final.
Final showdown with Sundowns awaits
AS FAR will now face Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, after the South African giants eliminated Espérance de Tunis with back-to-back 1-0 victories over two legs.
The final presents a major challenge for AS FAR, who will be aiming to recapture continental glory for the first time since their historic triumph in 1985.
That year remains their only CAF Champions League title, and this return to the final stage marks one of the club’s most significant achievements in decades.
A new chapter for Moroccan football
AS FAR’s run highlights the continued strength of Moroccan clubs on the continental stage, with multiple teams now consistently competing at the highest level of African football.
As preparations begin for the final, attention will now turn to whether AS FAR can complete a fairytale return by lifting the trophy after more than four decades of waiting.
