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AS FAR Rabat Faces CAF Sanctions Sting After Al Ahly fray—Appeal in Play

27 December 2025

AS FAR Rabat Faces CAF Sanctions Sting After Al Ahly fray—Appeal in Play
AS FAR Rabat reacts as CAF sanctions are announced.

What happened on the pitch

AS FAR Rabat announced it has filed an official appeal with the African governing bodies following CAF's disciplinary decisions issued after the Moroccan team's match against Al Ahly.

AS FAR drew 1-1 with Al Ahly in group stage match of the CAF Champions League, at Stade Moulay Hassan.

The match saw chaos and tension after a sharp object was thrown at Al Ahly's Trezeguet.

Additionally, the club's fans hurled quantities of water bottles onto the pitch tonight.

CAF punished AS FAR with two home games behind closed doors and fined the club $100,000.

In a statement on Facebook, AS FAR said that, in order to defend its rights and interests and in respect of legal procedures and deadlines, a formal appeal has been filed with CAF authorities.

The statement added that, in addition to penalties, the Disciplinary Committee also withdrew the suspended execution previously granted for one match behind closed doors, and activated that sanction.

The statement concluded that, under the legal framework, AS FAR will play a total of three matches without spectators while awaiting the appeal outcome for fans, wink.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What triggered the disciplinary actions?

Disorder on the field after the AS FAR-AL Ahly match led CAF to impose sanctions on AS FAR.

How many matches will AS FAR play without spectators?

Three matches will be played behind closed doors, pending the appeal outcome.

What did AS FAR announce on Facebook?

They filed a formal appeal with CAF authorities to defend the club's rights and interests.