CAF Champions League: AS FAR star one yellow away from suspension ahead of Al Ahly clash | OneFootball

Moroccan champions risk losing key forward

CAF Champions League: AS FAR star one yellow away from suspension ahead of Al Ahly clash

AS FAR Rabat may be forced to navigate their high stakes encounter against Al Ahly with major disciplinary cloud hanging over one of their key players.

Star striker Hamza Khabba received yellow card during the team’s 1-0 defeat to Young Africans in the opening round of the CAF Champions League Group B leaving him one booking away from suspension.

Khabba’s caution means that if he is shown another yellow against Al Ahly, he will miss the third group match, an away trip to JS Kabylie.

Khabba central to AS FAR’s attacking blueprint

Portuguese coach Alexandre Santos relies heavily on Khabba’s presence as the focal point of the attack. His mobility, physical presence and finishing make him crucial weapon especially against Al Ahly side known for their defensive organisation and high intensity pressing.

With AS FAR already under pressure after losing their opener, Khabba’s availability is seen as essential to delivering the "reaction performance" Santos demanded ahead of matchday 2.

AS FAR sit bottom of the group with 0 point after the loss in Zanzibar, while:

A second consecutive setback would severely compromise the Moroccan champions qualification hopes.