The players, coached by Mouine Chaabani and newly crowned Moroccan champions in a historic season, are looking to cap off an exceptional campaign with a remarkable double, reflecting the maturity, consistency, and excellence of a club that has firmly established itself as a powerhouse in African football.
Buoyed by goals from Mamadou Camara and Oussama Lemlioui in the first leg held at Berkane Municipal Stadium, the Moroccan side approaches this decisive match with confidence, yet without complacency. Far from adopting a cautious strategy, Berkane intends to stay true to its bold and disciplined style, even when playing away.
“We’re going to Zanzibar to play, not just to manage the game,” said coach Chaabani, illustrating the fighting spirit of a team clearly focused on victory.
Solid throughout the competition, RS Berkane has impressed with a well-managed journey: finishing first in their group in the pool stage (5 wins, 1 draw), then eliminating ASEC Mimosas in the quarter-finals (1-0, 1-0) and CS Constantine in the semi-finals, delivering a stunning 4-0 win in the first leg. This run highlights the team’s offensive efficiency, defensive organization, and tactical discipline.
The coaching staff, praised for its ability to get the best out of a balanced and experienced squad, has successfully adapted tactics to each opponent without abandoning the team’s DNA: a controlled, intense, and intelligent brand of football.
The possible return of Haïtham Manaout and Paul Bassène, both absent in the first leg, could provide valuable depth for this final continental challenge.
A National Pride and Hope for Glory
As the last Moroccan club standing in African competitions this season, RS Berkane proudly flies the Kingdom’s flag. Already crowned in 2020 and 2022, and having reached the final five times in six editions, the Eastern Moroccan club aims to write another golden chapter in its history.
Beyond the title, this campaign represents the culmination of a strong sporting, managerial, and institutional effort. A victory in Zanzibar would celebrate a model of sustainable excellence and confirm RSB’s status as a cornerstone of contemporary African football.