"Kaf" praises the discipline and resilience of the army.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that the Royal Army Club has successfully reached the final of the African Champions League 2025/2026, after a remarkable journey characterized by tactical discipline and defensive solidity, during which it eliminated the defending champion Pyramids, in addition to its compatriot Renaissance Berkane.
CAF added in a special report about "the soldiers" that the Moroccan team will face South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, in a highly anticipated two-legged match, after overcoming four tough stages, during which it played 14 matches and emerged as one of the strongest defensive lines in the competition.
The Royal Army Club began its journey with a clear victory over Gambian Real de Banjul, winning away (2-0), then confirming its superiority at home (2-1), advancing with a total of (4-1).
In the second round, it faced Guinea's Horoya, drawing away (1-1), before securing qualification with a clean three-goal win at home, confirming its strength on its own ground.
The team was placed in a strong group that included Al Ahly, Young Africans, and JS Kabylie.
The Royal Army Club finished this round in second place with 9 points, from two wins, three draws, and one loss, scoring only 3 goals against 2, clearly demonstrating its defensive solidity.
Despite starting with a loss away against Young Africans, the team returned with an important draw against Al Ahly, before achieving two consecutive home wins, securing its qualification with a valuable draw in Cairo (0-0).
In a pivotal stage, the Royal Army Club eliminated the defending champion Pyramids.
After a draw (1-1) in the first leg, it achieved a valuable away win (2-1), securing qualification with a total of (3-2), in one of the tournament's biggest surprises.
The semi-final witnessed a purely Moroccan clash against Renaissance Berkane.
The Royal Army Club achieved an important away win (2-0), benefiting from its defensive organization and offensive effectiveness.
And despite losing at home (0-1), its superiority in the aggregate score (2-1) granted it a ticket to the final.
The Royal Army Club did not rely on a flurry of goals, but rather on organization, discipline, and the ability to decide in crucial moments.
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