Visa Delays Put Moroccan Fans at Risk Ahead of Cairo Clash with Al Ahly
5 February 2026
Fans of the Royal Army Club, AS FAR Rabat, face a hurdle ahead of CAF Champions League game against Al Ahly in Cairo on February 15.
Morocco's Hesport newspaper says authorities delayed hundreds of visa responses filed with Egyptian embassy, delaying travel for many fans and their delegations.
The delay puts supporters in a tough spot, especially with weekend flights looming and the risk of missing connections if visas aren’t issued in time.
AS FAR sit second with five points, level with Young Africans of Tanzania, while Al Ahly lead with eight and JS Kabylie are bottom on two.
The Moroccan representative will host the Tanzanian side on Saturday, in the fifth round of the group phase.
Punchline 1: If visas were footballs, they’d be offside every time.
Punchline 2: The embassy runs on coffee and delays, but hey, at least the drama travels fast.
