CAF CL: FAR book knockout slot with hard-fought stalemate against RAJA

FAR Rabat booked their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in the group stage era after a 1-1 draw against Moroccan rivals Raja Casablanca in Rabat on Saturday night.

The Royal Army took the lead in the 40th minute when Raja goalkeeper Anas Zniti accidentally turned a corner kick into his own net.

Raja leveled the score in the 77th minute through Noufel Zerhouni, who converted a penalty after Maamouri was brought down in the box.

Moments later, Raja thought they had taken the lead when Issa Ben Omar scored, but the goal was ruled out for a foul on the FAR goalkeeper.

FAR Rabat now lead Group B with nine points, securing their quarter-finals spot, while Raja remain on five points, facing an uphill battle to qualify.