Everything You Need to Know About the AS FAR Rabat vs Pyramids FC Match
In an exciting clash reminiscent of their previous encounters, AS FAR Rabat is set to host Pyramids FC this Friday in the first leg of the CAF Champions League quarter-finals. This highly anticipated match will take place at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, starting at 22:00 local time (GMT). For viewers in France, the match will commence at 23:00, while fans in Egypt can catch it at midnight. Football enthusiasts can follow the live broadcast on _Arryadia_ in Morocco and _beIN Sports Max 6_ in France.
Match Analysis: AS FAR Rabat vs Pyramids FC
The upcoming quarter-final marks a significant moment for both teams, as they find themselves at this stage of the competition once again, just a year after their previous showdown in the 2025 edition of the CAF Champions League. In that encounter, Pyramids FC triumphed over AS FAR Rabat, securing a comprehensive 4-1 victory in the first leg in Cairo, while Rabat managed to win 2-0 in the return leg in Morocco. However, this wasn't enough to reverse the aggregate score, resulting in a 4-3 win for the Egyptian side, which ultimately propelled them toward their first continental title.
Pyramids FC enters this double-header as the reigning champions and the favorites, having showcased an impressive group stage performance where they topped their group with a total of 16 points, scoring 14 goals while conceding only 2—making them the most formidable team in this edition thus far. In contrast, AS FAR Rabat qualified for the quarter-finals by finishing second in Group B with 9 points, trailing behind Al-Ahly and only managing to net a modest 3 goals over 6 matches.
This first leg will present unique challenges for the Moroccan club, particularly due to the absence of key players. Notably, their captain, Mohamed Rabie Hrimat, is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, and goalkeeper Reda Tagnaouti is sidelined with an injury. Additionally, Ayoub El Khayati's unavailability will likely necessitate the inclusion of young goalkeeper Abdelhakim Mesbahi in the starting lineup. Furthermore, AS FAR Rabat will face their third consecutive match behind closed doors as a result of sanctions imposed by the CAF. On the other hand, Pyramids FC will also miss their Moroccan playmaker Walid El-Karti, while his teammate Mohamed Chibi will be participating, adding an interesting dynamic to the match.
As reported by afrik-foot.com.
