Preview: AS FAR Hosts Pyramids FC in CAF Champions League Clash

RABAT, Morocco (Interstat) — A critical CAF Champions League group stage match features two of Africa’s in-form clubs as Morocco’s AS FAR hosts Egypt’s Pyramids FC on Friday, March 13, 2026.

The matchup pits AS FAR’s formidable home defense against Pyramids FC’s potent and consistent attack. The Moroccan side, based in Rabat, has not conceded a goal in its last three home continental fixtures, including a 1-0 victory over Tanzania’s Young Africans SC on Feb. 7. Their overall defensive record is stout, with clean sheets in four of their last seven matches across all competitions. Their most recent result was a scoreless draw at African giants El Ahly SC on Feb. 15.

Pyramids FC, however, arrives as one of the tournament’s most explosive offenses. The Egyptian club has scored three or more goals in four of its last five matches. It is riding a wave of momentum following a 3-1 home victory over Zambia’s Power Dynamos FC on Feb. 14. In that stretch, Pyramids FC also delivered a decisive 4-1 away win at Nigeria’s Rivers United FC on Feb. 8.

The historical data points to a tight, tactical battle. AS FAR has demonstrated a knack for low-scoring, decisive results at home, while Pyramids FC has shown it can win convincingly on the road. Their only common opponent this season is El Ahly SC; AS FAR drew twice with the Egyptian powerhouse (1-1 at home, 0-0 away), while Pyramids FC has not yet faced them.

According to the Interstat game simulator, this defensive trend will continue, with a narrow 1-0 victory projected for the visiting Pyramids FC. If that holds, it would mark the first time AS FAR has allowed a goal at home in this year’s Champions League campaign.

The match will have significant implications for the group standings, with both clubs vying for a top-two position to advance to the knockout rounds. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. local time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.