Players from Raja Casablanca (photo CAF)
Raja Casablanca managed to navigate a tricky situation by defeating El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 in the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round.
After a first leg that ended in a 2-2 draw, this home victory secures the Moroccans' qualification for the group stage with an aggregate score of 4-2.
Often hindered by a solid defense from their opponents, the Greens displayed patience in front of their fans at the Mohammed V Sports Complex.
The breakthrough came late in the match, with a goal from Aymen Barkok in the 87th minute.
In stoppage time, defender Marian Huja sealed the result by scoring the second decisive goal in the 90+4th minute.
With this surge of determination in the final moments, the Casablanca club avoids a tricky qualification and continues its journey on the continent smoothly.
