Maghreb Fes Advances in African Champions League
In a thrilling encounter, Maghreb Fes has successfully secured its place in the second preliminary round of the African Champions League after a goalless draw against Burkinabe side Rahimo. This result was particularly significant as it followed their impressive 4-1 victory in the first leg, allowing them to advance with an aggregate score of 4-1. In the next round, Maghreb Fes is set to face either Togo's Kara or Ivory Coast's ASEC Mimosas, making for an exciting matchup ahead.
The match kicked off with Maghreb Fes demonstrating solid control, dominating possession for the first ten minutes. However, Rahimo quickly turned the tables, posing a significant threat with two dangerous header attempts. The first came from Konati, whose effort was excellently saved by goalkeeper Shihab, deflecting the ball for a corner. The subsequent corner resulted in an even more dangerous header from Rogeiro, but Shihab showcased his skills again, denying Rahimo's advance with a brilliant save, keeping the scoreline intact.
As the first half drew to a close, Rahimo continued to apply pressure. Just five minutes before halftime, they came very close to scoring when a shot from Youssoufa hit the crossbar, and a header from Famah also struck the woodwork, adding to the frustration of the home side.
After the halftime break, Rahimo sought to regain control of the game, but Maghreb Fes entered the second half with remarkable organization and discipline. Unlike in the first half, Rahimo struggled to threaten Shihab's goal consistently. Meanwhile, the team from Fes almost found the back of the net when Mehrawi broke through the defense and attempted to lift the ball over the goalkeeper, only to see his shot hit the post. Ultimately, the match ended in a stalemate, enough for Maghreb Fes to progress to the next stage of the competition.
As reported by almountakhab.com.
