Competitive Matchups for Moroccan Teams in the African Champions League
The draw for the group stage of the prestigious African Champions League took place on October 28, 2026, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association. This highly anticipated event saw Moroccan clubs FUS de Rabat and RS Berkane being placed into groups that promise fierce competition. FUS de Rabat finds itself in Group D, alongside notable teams such as Egypt's Pyramids FC, Sudan's Al-Hilal, and Guinea's Horoya AC. Meanwhile, RS Berkane has been assigned to Group C, where it will face Tanzania's Simba SC, South Africa's Orlando Pirates, and Cameroon’s Colombe.
This year’s group stage features a total of 16 teams, divided into four groups, with each group consisting of four clubs. The matches are set to commence in November 2026, and the stakes are high as only the top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. This knockout stage will ultimately lead to the crowning of the continental champion.
The breakdown of the draw is as follows:
- Group A: Espérance de Tunis, Petro de Luanda (Angola), Nouadhibou (Mauritania), and Wiliete (Angola).
- Group B: Zamalek (Egypt), Young Africans (Tanzania), CR Belouizdad (Algeria), and Étoile du Sahel (Tunisia).
- Group C: RS Berkane, Simba (Tanzania), Orlando Pirates (South Africa), and Colombe (Cameroon).
- Group D: Pyramids FC (Egypt), Al-Hilal (Sudan), Horoya AC (Guinea), and FUS de Rabat.
As the competition unfolds, fans and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on how these Moroccan teams perform against formidable opponents. The draw has set the stage for an exciting chapter in African football, with Morocco’s clubs eager to showcase their talent on a continental level.
As reported by anfaspress.com.
