Morocco powerhouses Wydad Casablanca earned a 1-0 win over Olympique Safi to maintain top spot in the Moroccan top-flight.
The victory serves as a real boost for the side as they prepare for a potentially intense battle with Hearts of Oak at home on Sunday.
The Phobians are currently in the driving seat after clinching a 1-0 win in Accra, thanks to a strike from Isaac Mensah.
Wydad need nothing less than a victory that has a two-goal deficit to book a place in the CAF Champions League group stages.
The loser of the overall tie will still have a chance to qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup.