Moroccan Teams Shine as MAS Fes and Club Africain Reach CAF Champions League Group Stage

Moroccan•October 25, 2026•2 min read In an exhilarating showcase of African football, both Morocco's MAS Fes and Tunisia's Club Africain have successfully secured their spots in the prestigious TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stage, marking a significant achievement for both clubs. While Club Africain triumphed over the renowned five-time champions TP Mazembe of the Democratic Republic of Congo, MAS Fes delivered a stunning performance by scoring a dramatic winner against Ivorian powerhouses ASEC Mimosas late in the match.

Club Africain made a triumphant return to the Group Stage for the first time since the 2018-19 season, following a hard-fought victory against TP Mazembe. After managing a valuable 1-1 draw in Lubumbashi, the Tunisian giants clinched their advancement with a 1-0 win at the Hamadi Agrebi Stadium, thanks to Taddeus Nkeng's goal just before halftime.

This victory not only ended an eight-year absence from the Group Stage but also reinstated their status among Africa's elite clubs. Meanwhile, MAS Fes experienced a rollercoaster of emotions in their match against ASEC Mimosas.

After conceding an equalizer in injury time during their previous encounter, MAS Fes turned the tables this time around. Following a goalless first half, Christopher Ibayi opened the scoring for the Moroccan champions at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.

Although Kevin Bakera equalized for ASEC Mimosas in the 73rd minute, the real drama unfolded seven minutes into injury time when Khalid Baba netted a last-minute goal, propelling MAS Fes to a thrilling 2-1 victory. Their jubilant celebration marks another proud moment for Moroccan football as they eagerly await the announcement of their group stage opponents.

Sudanese club Al Hilal also advanced comfortably, securing their spot in the Group Stage with an aggregate score of 4-0 after defeating Ethiopia's Sidama Bunna. A dominant performance at the Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda saw Ernest Luzolo Sita and Mohamed Abdel Rahman score to ensure Al Hilal's progression with ease.

Additionally, Mauritania's FC Nouadhibou completed a remarkable comeback against Cote d'Ivoire's FC San Pedro, winning 2-0 at home and securing a 3-2 aggregate victory to reach the Group Stage for the second time in their history. This match showcased their resilience and determination, with Kartier Dembele and Cheikh Hattab each contributing a goal to seal the win.