Crisis at Kawkab Marrakech
The summer heat in Marrakech has not only been a matter of rising temperatures but has also ignited a significant uproar surrounding Kawkab Marrakech Football Club, which is currently engulfed in turmoil due to its management practices. With the new football season's preparations set to commence shortly, a palpable tension has arisen among the club's fanbase, primarily stemming from a series of contentious administrative decisions that have become the focal point of discussions during the summer transfer window.
Sources have indicated that the discontent among fans has escalated to such an extent that it has begun to affect some members of the club's board of directors. In response to this growing unrest, club president Idriss Hanifa made the journey from Tangier, where he resides, to Marrakech in a bid to alleviate the situation. His visit includes a series of meetings with various stakeholders aimed at restoring calm and unity within the club's community.
The tension intensified further when national coach Reda Hakim declined the opportunity to manage the Kawkab team just days after his appointment. His decision was influenced by a backlash he received on social media platforms, which expressed strong opposition to any changes in the team's technical management.
Last season, Kawkab Marrakech finished in a disappointing tenth place in the professional league, amassing only 36 points under the guidance of coach Hicham Dmi'i. The club's supporters are eager to see improvements and hope for a resolution to the current crisis, aspiring for a team capable of delivering a better performance in the upcoming season.
As reported by hespress.com.
