In a tightly contested Group B match of the CAF Champions League, JS Kabylie and AS FAR Rabat played out a goalless draw at Stade Hocine Aït Ahmed. The Algerian side dominated possession but failed to convert chances, leaving both teams with two points after three rounds. The result keeps their qualification hopes precarious.
JS Kabylie seized control early against AS FAR Rabat, setting the tempo while the Moroccan opponents sat deep and relied on quick transitions. Goalkeeper Gaya Merbah made several crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet in the first half.
The game turned scrappy with frequent fouls and technical errors. JS Kabylie's closest chance came from Ryad Boudebouz, whose stunning strike from outside the box struck the post, disappointing the Tizi Ouzou crowd.
After the break, the match evened out. The Kabyles appealed for a penalty, but the referee waved play on, and no goals followed. The final score remained 0-0.
This draw offers little comfort to either side, as both now sit third and fourth in Group B with two points each after three matches, their advancement hanging by a thread.
Historically, JS Kabylie holds the edge, unbeaten in four prior meetings with three wins and one draw, scoring six goals to AS FAR's two across CAF competitions.
The lineups reflected tactical caution: JS Kabylie fielded Merbah in goal, with defenders Hamidi, Madani, Belaid, and Mammeri; midfielders Bott, Bada, and Boudebouz; and forwards Akhrib, Messaoudi, and Mahious. AS FAR Rabat started El Khayati in goal, backed by Carneiro, Mendy, Louadni, and Nouh; midfielders Bach, Hrimat, and Hadraf; and attackers Khabba, Hamouddan, and Al Fahli.
The match took place on January 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
