In an important football event, the draw ceremony for the first preliminary round of the African Champions League took place today, Thursday, in the Egyptian capital Cairo, revealing the path that Morocco’s representatives, Maghreb Fassi and Nahdat Berkane, will follow in their quest for continental glory. The tournament, considered the most prestigious on the African continent, begins with caution and anticipation from Moroccan fans who have high hopes for their teams.
Maghreb Fassi will face Rahimo from Burkina Faso in the first preliminary round, in a match where the Moroccan champion aims to achieve a strong start that opens serious competition opportunities and advancement to the later stages of the tournament. The African Football Confederation has scheduled the first leg matches between September 4 and 6, 2026, and the second leg matches between September 11 and 13, 2026, giving the clubs an appropriate preparation period for these important challenges.
As for Nahdat Berkane, the Moroccan runner-up, they will begin their journey from the second preliminary round, where they will face the winner of the match between Sierra Leone’s Star Sports and Gambia’s Medina United. Nahdat Berkane possesses significant African experience gained from multiple participations in the Confederation Cup and is earnestly competing for the African Champions League title under their new coach Pedro Leitão Preto “Bubista,” who led Cape Verde’s national team to a historic World Cup qualification.
Nahdat Berkane aspires to continue their series of achievements and win the African Champions League title, benefiting from their rich experience in continental competitions, especially after claiming the Confederation Cup. This experience gives them an advantage in dealing with the fierce atmosphere of African competitions, while Maghreb Fassi looks forward to making a distinctive mark in this edition of the African Champions League, affirming their great ambition to achieve a historic accomplishment.
