AS FAR Clinches Quarter-Final Spot After Thrilling Draw Against Raja

AS FAR secured their quarter-final berth in the CAF Champions League for the first time in the group-stage era after a 1-1 draw with rivals Raja Casablanca in a gripping encounter.

The Military struck first in the 40th minute when Raja's goalkeeper Anas Zniti mistakenly turned a corner into his own net. Despite their early dominance, AS FAR faced relentless pressure in the second half. Raja equalized in the 77th minute through a penalty converted by Noufel Zerhouni after a foul on Maâmouri.

Raja had a late goal by Aïssa Ben Omar disallowed for a foul on AS FAR’s goalkeeper in the 82nd minute, leaving the scoreline unchanged. The Military defended resolutely in the dying moments to seal their top spot in the group with nine points, ahead of Mamelodi Sundowns (8 points).

Raja’s hopes of advancing hang by a thread. With just five points, they must secure a win against Maniema Union in the final matchday and rely on AS FAR to defeat Sundowns to pull off a miraculous qualification.