Moroccan football club AS FAR has reached the CAF Champions League final after defeating RS Berkane on aggregate [1, 2].

The victory marks a significant milestone for the club as it secures a place in the continental tournament's championship match. This achievement elevates the profile of Moroccan football on the African stage.

The result was determined over a two-legged semifinal series played in April 2026 [1, 3]. Despite the overall success, AS FAR faced a challenging second leg on Saturday evening at the Municipal Stadium in Berkane [2].

RS Berkane won the second leg with a score of 1-0 [2, 4]. However, the narrow defeat was not enough to overturn the lead established by AS FAR in the first encounter. The club advanced to the final because they won the series 2-1 on aggregate [2, 4].

The match at the Municipal Stadium saw AS FAR maintain a defensive posture to protect their aggregate advantage, a strategy that ultimately proved successful. The victory ensures the club's progression to the final stage of the competition [1, 2].

“AS FAR has reached the CAF Champions League final after defeating RS Berkane on aggregate”

AS FAR's progression to the final demonstrates the club's ability to manage high-pressure aggregate scores across two legs. By securing a place in the final, the club positions itself to potentially claim one of the most prestigious trophies in African club football, further cementing Morocco's influence in the CAF Champions League.