Moroccan Clubs Selected for Prestigious African Competitions
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has officially confirmed the clubs that will represent Morocco in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup for the 2026-2027 sports season. This announcement comes in line with the deadline set by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for submitting the final lists of participating clubs in the continental competitions.
According to available information, the federation has selected **FUS Rabat** and **RS Berkane** to represent Morocco in the CAF Champions League, while **Raja Casablanca** and **Royal Army** will participate in the CAF Confederation Cup. This decision aligns with the final standings of the Moroccan professional league, where FUS Rabat topped the season with 59 points, followed closely by RS Berkane with 57 points. Raja Casablanca finished third with 56 points, while Royal Army secured the fourth position with 55 points.
FUS Rabat's return to the continental stage through the CAF Champions League comes as a significant achievement, marking their fifth league title and their first in over four decades. On the other hand, RS Berkane enters the prestigious tournament backed by its recent African experience accumulated over the past seasons, positioning them as a formidable competitor.
In the CAF Confederation Cup, Raja Casablanca had practically secured one of the two participation slots by finishing third in the league. The identity of the second representative from Morocco was uncertain due to the ongoing Cup of the Throne matches, which had not concluded before the registration deadline set by CAF. Reports had suggested that Royal Army, finishing fourth, would be the likely candidate, a choice that was ultimately confirmed.
Awaiting the Preliminary Draw and Upcoming Matches
The determination of the Moroccan quartet's identity comes after the decision to maintain the current system for participation in African club competitions, which allocates two spots in the Champions League and two in the Confederation Cup to the highest-ranked federations. Recent weeks have seen discussions about a proposal to increase the number of participating clubs, allowing some major leagues to enter three clubs in each tournament. However, sources from within CAF have confirmed that such changes will not be implemented for the 2026-2027 season, ensuring that the current system remains in place.
The four Moroccan clubs are now eagerly awaiting the preliminary round draw scheduled for August 5 in Rabat, which will determine their initial challenges on the continental stage. Current classifications suggest that RS Berkane is in a favorable position due to its continental record and recent results, while FUS Rabat returns to African competitions after a long absence, potentially facing a seeded opponent from the outset.
CAF has scheduled the first preliminary round matches to take place between **September 4 and 6, 2026**, for the first leg, with second-leg matches occurring between **September 11 and 13**. The second preliminary round will see first-leg matches held between **October 16 and 18**, and the return matches between **October 23 and 25**, leading into the group stage in late November.
The upcoming participation of Moroccan clubs carries various stakes; FUS Rabat aims to leverage its strong domestic return to regain its continental presence, while RS Berkane enters the competition with vast African experience and ambition to solidify its place among the continent's elite clubs. In the Confederation Cup, Raja Casablanca will have the opportunity to reclaim its stronghold in a tournament it has previously won, while Royal Army will seek to channel the disappointment of losing the CAF Champions League final last season into motivation for a deep run in the second-tier continental tournament, after reaching the final of the Champions League 2025-2026 before succumbing to South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns.
With the list of Morocco's representatives finalized, all eyes now turn to the August 5 draw, which will unveil the path ahead for this quartet, each carrying the ambition to maintain Moroccan clubs' presence in the advanced stages of continental competitions.
As reported by anwarpress.com.
