FAR Rabat Advances to Champions League Semi-Finals, First Time Since 1988
Filmogaz.com reports that on 21 March 2026 FAR Rabat secured a place in the CAF Champions League semi-finals. The club achieved the milestone after a two-legged quarter-final against Egyptian side Pyramids FC.
Quarter-final outcome
The first leg between the teams finished 1-1. FAR Rabat won the return match 2-1 to advance on a 3-2 aggregate score.
The second-leg victory sealed progression to the competition’s final four. Pyramids FC were eliminated as a result.
Historic context
This marks FAR Rabat’s fourth appearance in the Champions League semi-finals. It is their first return to the last four since 1988.
The achievement also represents the club’s first semi-final in the competition’s modern format. The milestone underlines a notable revival for the military team.
Past semi-final appearances
- 1968 — reached the semi-finals.
- 1985 — semi-final appearance and eventual trophy winners.
- 1988 — last semi-final before the current campaign.
What this means
FAR Rabat advances to the Champions League semi-finals with renewed momentum. The club now prepares for the next round against continental opposition.
The 2026 run restores a presence in the tournament’s latter stages after decades away. Supporters will hope the team can push beyond the semi-finals this time.
