Raja Casablanca have secured qualification for the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage after defeating Nigeria’s El-Kanemi Warriors 2-0 in the second leg of their qualifying tie to advance 4-2 on aggregate.
The Moroccan giants delivered the decisive performance to overcome the Nigerian side and book their place in the next phase of Africa’s second-tier club competition.
The final whistle confirmed Raja Casablanca’s 2-0 victory, giving them a 4-2 aggregate triumph and ending El-Kanemi Warriors’ hopes of reaching the group stage.
Raja Casablanca Eliminate El-Kanemi Warriors
El-Kanemi Warriors entered the decisive encounter hoping to secure a positive result and continue their continental campaign, but Raja Casablanca proved too strong over the two legs.
The Moroccan club capitalised on their opportunity in the return fixture, scoring twice without reply to establish a two-goal winning margin on the night.
The result ensured Raja Casablanca progressed with a two-goal advantage on aggregate, confirming their place among the teams that will compete in the 2026/27 CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
For Raja, qualification represents an important step towards challenging for continental honours, while the outcome leaves El-Kanemi Warriors to reflect on a campaign that ended before the group stage.
El-Kanemi Warriors’ Continental Campaign Ends
The elimination is a setback for El-Kanemi Warriors, who represented Nigeria in the competition with the ambition of advancing into the group phase.
Facing one of Morocco’s established clubs presented a difficult challenge for the Nigerian side, particularly with qualification depending on their overall performance across both legs.
Although El-Kanemi Warriors were unable to secure progression, their participation provided an opportunity to compete against opposition from outside Nigeria and gain valuable experience at continental level.
The aggregate defeat means attention will now turn to their domestic commitments and preparations for future continental opportunities.
Raja Casablanca Turn Attention to Group Stage
With qualification secured, Raja Casablanca will now focus on the group-stage campaign as they seek to establish themselves among the leading contenders for the CAF Confederation Cup title.
The Moroccan side will be eager to build on their success against El-Kanemi Warriors and carry their momentum into the next round of the competition.
Their progression also strengthens Morocco’s representation in African club football, as Raja prepare to test themselves against other qualified teams.
The draw and subsequent fixtures will determine their group-stage opponents and the challenges they must overcome in pursuit of continental success.
