AS FAR Rabat Set to Reclaim Home Turf and Edge Horoya in a Historic CAF Clash
24 October 2025
Three Factors Weighing AS FAR Rabat's Favor
AS FAR Rabat enters the CAF Champions League second leg against Horoya Conakry with three core factors bolstering their odds to advance, after securing a historic license to host home games at Stade Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, the venue chosen for the ongoing ties and future Morocco matches.
The licensing came after sustained efforts by the club's leadership, which won official approvals from Rabat authorities and the Moroccan federation in response to fans' demands following threats to boycott games played away from the club's traditional home.
Playing at Stade Moulay Abdellah, in front of a large, patriotic crowd, provides a huge morale boost, especially with the return of star Garnero and substantial financial incentives laid out by the club, making AS FAR strong favorites after the 1-1 draw in Conakry.
Ticket sales and event logistics were overseen as Rabat hosted the match, with the stadium capacity of around 70,000 seen as a giant stage for a potential home-dominant performance by the team.
A Night of History and Ambition in Rabat
Even as the capital hosted other fixtures, a series of meetings between club officials, city authorities, and security chiefs secured permission to host the match at Moulay Abdellah, a decision welcomed by fans and leadership alike.
Despite the stadium's size, early indicators showed 30,000 tickets sold in the first batch, signaling strong enthusiasm to fill the arena for AS FAR's return to its historic home.
Season-ticket holders will attend without extra tickets, and fan groups launched mobilization campaigns in Rabat and Salé to ensure a record turnout while respecting safety and facility protocols.
In the build-up, the stands will glow in AS FAR's red, black and green colors, with a possible historic ultras display planned on the southern terraces to accommodate thousands of supporters.
On the technical side, players greeted the news with relief under captain Rabie Herimat, while coach Alexander Santos expressed happiness and said the anticipated crowd could prove decisive for the match.
Qualification to the group stage would strengthen Santos's stance, following last season's runners-up finish and the club's ambition to contend for continental glory this season.
Before kickoff, a ceremonial honoring of the club's young talents, notably defender Makhti and goalkeeper El Mass, who recently helped Morocco's youth win the World Cup, will precede the game. The club also plans to double prize money should they advance, with tightened security and organization to ensure a successful, crowd-pleasing event.
All signs point to a historic Rabat night as AS FAR returns home with loyal fans, aiming to cement its legacy and write a new continental chapter, leveraging home advantage, the support of the crowd, and the fighting spirit that defines this storied club.
Punchline: If the stadium gets any louder, they'll need a volume control for the entire city.
Punchline 2: AS FAR fans don’t buy tickets; they reserve a legend in the making for the next continental chapter.
