Raja Casablanca Secures Spot in CAF Group Stage
In a thrilling display of football, Raja Casablanca has successfully qualified for the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup after defeating Nigeria's El Kanemi Warriors with a score of 2-0. This decisive match took place on Friday evening at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca, Morocco. The victory was marked by two crucial goals, first from Aymen Barkok in the 89th minute, followed by a late goal from Marian Fernando Huja during stoppage time.
The Moroccan club had previously secured a draw of 2-2 during the first leg of the preliminary round held in Nigeria the prior Sunday. Combining both matches, Raja Casablanca's aggregate score of 4-2 confirmed their advancement to the next phase of this prestigious tournament, showcasing their determination and skill on the continental stage.
In related news, another Moroccan team, AS FAR, is set to host Ivory Coast's Korhogo next Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for the return leg of the second preliminary round, further emphasizing Morocco's strong presence in African football competitions.
As reported by libe.ma.
