Ittihad Tangier are hoping to steal a march on their rivals with this deal.

BBC: Porto link-up for Moroccan club

In turn the European club will help Ittihad develop its facilities and coaching, and provide modern equipment.

BBC: Porto link-up for Moroccan club

Al Ittihad's Serbian coach Branko Smiljanic had to be restrained from attacking the referee and then players from the opposing team.

BBC: Etoile edge closer to semis

But the controversial nature of the goal against Al Ittihad of Libya set off a 10-minute fracas near the end of the match.

BBC: Etoile edge closer to semis

Midfielder Mohamed Barakat, outstanding in the 2005 demolition of Etoile, returns after being sidelined by a knee injury since the semi-final victory over Ittihad.

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Ittihad must avoid defeat when they host Djoliba in Tripoli in the group's last game in two weeks' time to advance as they second on the table with nine points.

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