RS Berkane reached the CAF Champions League group stage for a second consecutive season after beating Star Sport Academy 1–0 on Saturday, 24 October 2026. CAF’s post-match report confirmed a 3–0 aggregate victory following Berkane’s 2–0 away win in the first leg.
One goal on the night, three across the tie
Youssef Mehri scored in the 54th minute after a goalless first half, according to CAF. Reading the first-leg record alongside the return-leg record gives the full picture: two goals in the opening match, one in the second and none conceded. The aggregate should not be mistaken for the score of the return game alone.
A developing Champions League record
CAF describes this as Berkane’s second group-stage qualification in their second appearance in the competition. The club previously won the CAF Confederation Cup three times. Those are distinct competitions: success in the Confederation Cup should not be recorded as a Champions League title. The current achievement establishes another group-stage appearance, not a prediction about how far Berkane will progress.
Bubista is the team’s coach, according to the same official report. A clean-sheet qualification is an identifiable result of this tie, but it does not by itself establish future title prospects. The opponents and detailed group schedule remain subject to CAF’s confirmed competition arrangements.
Why there is no preliminary-round points table
This stage uses two-legged ties, with the combined score deciding qualification. The group phase has not begun: CAF’s calendar places its opening matches in late November. The competition overview therefore separates the leg scores, aggregate and qualification status instead of awarding imaginary group points for preliminary matches.
Cover: an original Hala Kora editorial illustration created for this report; it does not depict an actual match moment.