CO Korhogo and AS FAR Rabat cancel each other out in CAF Confederation Cup

CO Korhogo and AS FAR Rabat played to a 0-0 draw in their CAF Confederation Cup clash on 18 October 2026, a result that reflected the caution and tactical discipline of two sides unwilling to give away an early advantage on the continental stage.

The Ivorian hosts began with energy and looked to use the support of their home crowd, pressing AS FAR Rabat high and forcing several early turnovers. AS FAR, one of Africa’s most experienced club sides, absorbed the pressure well and gradually settled into the game with their patient passing and intelligent movement between the lines.

Match overview

Chances were limited in the first half, but the match was far from dull. CO Korhogo’s best moments came from wide areas, where their wingers looked to isolate defenders and deliver crosses into the box. AS FAR Rabat responded with controlled possession and occasional bursts forward, particularly through their midfield runners and full-backs.

After the interval, the Moroccan side enjoyed more of the ball, but CO Korhogo’s defensive organisation held firm. The hosts sat deeper and looked to counter, while AS FAR circulated possession in search of an opening. The final ball was missing for both teams, and the goalkeepers were protected by strong performances from their back lines.

Key moments

• CO Korhogo created the first half-chance after a quick break down the right, but the cross was cleared before a finish could be applied.
• AS FAR Rabat went close from a free-kick just outside the box, with the ball curling narrowly over the crossbar.
• Early in the second half, the visitors worked a clever short corner, but the resulting shot was blocked in a crowded penalty area.
• CO Korhogo’s goalkeeper made the game’s standout save late on, diving low to keep out a driven effort from the edge of the box.

Tactical battle

CO Korhogo set up to deny space in central areas and force AS FAR Rabat wide. That plan worked for long spells, as the Moroccan side struggled to find pockets of space between the lines. When AS FAR did manage to get into promising positions, the hosts defended their box with numbers and concentration.

AS FAR’s response was to increase their tempo after the break and commit more players forward. It created pressure, but it also left them vulnerable to counter-attacks. CO Korhogo could not find the decisive final pass, while AS FAR lacked the sharpness in front of goal that has often defined their continental campaigns.

Standout performers

The CO Korhogo goalkeeper was central to the result, combining safe handling with a crucial late save. In front of him, the centre-back partnership stayed disciplined against AS FAR’s movement. For the visitors, the midfield conductor kept the ball moving and tried to unlock the host defence, while their left-back offered width and energy throughout.

What the result means

A point apiece keeps both teams in the qualification conversation as the CAF Confederation Cup campaign develops. CO Korhogo will take confidence from holding a club of AS FAR Rabat’s stature, but they will also know that home matches are where they must maximise their points. AS FAR Rabat leave with a clean sheet and a useful away result, though they may feel they had enough possession to win it.