New AS FAR coach Pedro Gonçalves has set an ambitious tone for the season, insisting his team must compete for top honours in the Moroccan league and on the African stage.
AS FAR coach Pedro Gonçalves wants to shine on all fronts
Appointed this summer, the Portuguese tactician has a clear message: AS FAR must live up to its status as a major club in Morocco and across Africa.
In a recent interview, he stressed that the team has to fight in every competition it enters. AS FAR will be targeting both the Botola Pro D1 “Inwi” and the CAF Confederation Cup.
His words speak directly to AS FAR supporters living abroad, who follow the league from a distance and often use trips back home to visit the stadium in Rabat.
Domestic league first, but not only
Pedro Gonçalves makes no secret of his priorities: the main objective is the league title.
After several years spent battling at the top of the table, AS FAR wants to establish itself again as a serious contender for the Botola Pro D1 crown.
For Moroccans abroad who support the club or have ties to Rabat, this means a season full of high-stakes games. Holiday periods, especially towards the end of the campaign, could line up with decisive fixtures that are always popular with visiting fans.
Deep squad needed for a dense schedule
Fully aware of the demands of a long season, the AS FAR coach insists on the importance of having a deep squad. The club will have to juggle domestic league matches and CAF Confederation Cup ties with very little rest.
He wants to build a group capable of remaining competitive on all fronts, and he has promised that “opportunities will come for everyone”, a sign that rotation will be part of his management.
For fans abroad, this busy calendar means more chances to watch AS FAR, either via legal streaming services or in person when travelling to Morocco, depending on the official fixtures.
A historic reference in Morocco and Africa
Pedro Gonçalves underlines that AS FAR is, in his view, a reference not only in Morocco but across the continent. That history brings with it a real responsibility to deliver results.
On the continental stage, the club will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup. Even if the Botola remains the top priority, the Portuguese coach sees this African competition as a major objective.
For many Moroccans living abroad, following AS FAR’s African campaign, whether in stadiums across the continent or during key games in Rabat, is a strong way to maintain a connection with home.
What it means for Moroccan fans abroad
The ambitions voiced by AS FAR coach Pedro Gonçalves point to a season packed with big nights in Rabat and away from home. For supporters in the diaspora planning trips back to Morocco, a few practical points are worth keeping in mind:
- check the official Botola Pro and CAF Confederation Cup schedules regularly;
- book tickets early for major fixtures when possible;
- try to align travel dates with key matches if attending a game is a priority.
In a context where football remains a powerful emotional link for many Moroccans around the world, AS FAR’s season under Pedro Gonçalves will be closely watched, with hopes of a league title and a strong run in Africa.
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