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Champions League: Maghreb de Fès qualify for the second round

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Moroccan champions Maghreb de Fès have qualified for the second round of the Champions League after their two-legged tie against Rahimo FC. The Moroccan club had a three-goal lead before the return match, which they approached with an advantage, according to the source article.

Maghreb de Fès, the reigning Moroccan champions, have qualified for the second round of the African Champions League after drawing 0-0 with Rahimo FC in Burkina Faso. The Moroccan club held on to the three-goal advantage it had gained in the first leg.

Rahimo FC dominated the first half and created several chances but failed to score. Maghreb de Fès then regained control of the game after the break, as the teams played out a goalless draw.

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