Exciting Developments in the Botola Pro

In the second round of the 2026/27 Botola Pro, fans were treated to an exhilarating display of football that hinted at the potential trajectory of the season. The defending champions, Maghreb de Fès (MAS), showcased their prowess by maintaining an unblemished record, while both Raja Casablanca and Wydad AC secured vital victories, setting the stage for an intriguing competition ahead.

MAS surged to the top of the league standings following a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Hassania Agadir at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia on Saturday. Anas El Mahraoui ignited the scoring in the 27th minute, establishing an early lead for the Fès side. Shortly before halftime, South African striker Tshegofatso Mabasa extended the advantage by converting a penalty, leaving Hassania with a mountain to climb. Although Imad Riahi managed to pull one back for Hassania from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, MAS exhibited resilience and held onto their lead, marking their second consecutive win of the season.

This victory propelled MAS to six points, tying them with Union Touarga, who also boasts a perfect record after two matches. Touarga’s Hamza Regragui was the hero of their 1-0 win over Widad Témara, scoring the decisive goal just before halftime in the 44th minute. Meanwhile, Raja Casablanca finally kicked off their league campaign after their initial match against AS FAR was postponed. In front of their passionate supporters at the iconic Mohammed V Stadium, the Green Eagles edged past Renaissance Zemamra with a narrow 1-0 victory. Othmane Chraibi's goal in the 27th minute, following a precise assist from Mohamed Boulacsout, was enough to secure the points for Raja.

Wydad's Resurgence and Other Notable Matches

Wydad AC responded emphatically after a disappointing start to the season, where they suffered a 3-1 defeat against Widad Témara. In their encounter against Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi in El Jadida, Wydad displayed a dominant performance, winning the match 2-0. Oussama Zemraoui opened the scoring in the 27th minute, while Silvère Ganvoula doubled the lead in the 59th minute, marking Wydad's first league victory since June. This win was crucial for Paulo Sergio’s side, instilling confidence as they aim to reclaim their status as title contenders.

Additionally, Kawkab Marrakech salvaged their season by earning their first points after an opening defeat. Saleh Essalami emerged as the match-winner with a late goal in the 83rd minute, securing a 1-0 away victory against COD Meknès. In another thrilling encounter, newly promoted Amal Tiznit celebrated their inaugural top-flight victory, thanks to Zakaria Salhi's second-half goal against FUS Rabat, leaving the capital club searching for points after two rounds.

The round of matches also featured a northern derby that concluded in a 1-1 draw, with Moghreb Tétouan initially taking the lead through Karmoun, only for Najari to equalize for Ittihad Tanger. However, the round remains incomplete, as the much-anticipated clash between Renaissance Berkane and AS FAR was postponed, with AS FAR now facing delays in both of their opening league fixtures due to international player call-ups.

As reported by moroccoworldnews.com.