{"id":63484,"date":"2025-10-27T19:32:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T19:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/asfar-returns-to-caf-champions-league-group-stage"},"modified":"2025-10-27T20:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T20:08:29","slug":"asfar-returns-to-caf-champions-league-group-stage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/asfar-returns-to-caf-champions-league-group-stage","title":{"rendered":"Asfar Returns to CAF Champions League Group Stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>ASFAR have booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stage for the third time in their history, marking another proud moment for the Moroccan giants.<\/p>\n<p>The Royal Army Club sealed qualification in convincing style, sweeping aside Horoya AC 3-0 in Rabat to complete a 4-1 aggregate victory.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s another statement performance from the 13-time Moroccan champions, who continue to rise on the continental stage underlining their return to Africa\u2019s elite after back-to-back qualifications.<\/p>\n<p>Their latest achievement adds 2025\/26 to a growing list of memorable campaigns \u2014 joining 2007 and 2024\/25 as the seasons ASFAR have featured in the Champions League group stage.<\/p>\n<p>With confidence high and momentum on their side, ASFAR now set their sights on making a deep run in this year\u2019s competition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. 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