Upcoming Matches in the African Champions League
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially released the schedule for the second preliminary round of the African Champions League. This round is particularly significant as Moroccan representatives, FUS Rabat, continue their journey in the continental tournament after successfully navigating the first preliminary phase. Meanwhile, RS Berkane will commence their participation from this stage, looking to make a strong impression on the continental stage.
RS Berkane is set to face Star Academy from Sierra Leone in this round. The first leg of the match will take place on Saturday, October 17, at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Liberia, with kick-off scheduled for 4 PM local time. The match will be officiated by a Tanzanian referee crew, led by the experienced international referee Ahmed Ali.
The second leg for RS Berkane is slated for Saturday, October 24, at the municipal stadium in Berkane, with the match kicking off at 7 PM GMT. This encounter will be overseen by Sudanese referee Mahmoud Ali Ismail, who will be keen to ensure a fair contest between the two teams.
On the other hand, FUS Rabat will be up against the Ivorian club, ASEC Mimosas. The first leg is expected to take place in Morocco, while the return leg is scheduled for Abidjan. However, as of now, the specific dates and venues for these matches have yet to be confirmed, along with the refereeing appointments for both fixtures.
This phase of the competition is critical for both Moroccan clubs as they aim to advance to the group stage of the tournament, which showcases the best teams from across Africa. Football fans will be eagerly anticipating these fixtures, which promise to deliver thrilling encounters on the road to the prestigious African Champions League title.
As reported by alyaoum24.com.
