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Disappointing Performances from KAC as Wydad Fes Strikes Back: Highlights of Matchday 19

PUBLISHED March 15, 2026

Matchday 19 Overview: KAC's Continued Struggles and Wydad Fes' Resurgence

The recent performances of the KAC club have been underwhelming, as they managed only a goalless draw against Ittihad Istiqlal in their match on Saturday, March 14, as part of the ongoing National Professional Football League second division. This result marks another setback for KAC, which has been unable to return to winning ways despite a recent coaching change that saw Fakhreddine Miri take over from Tunisian coach Tarek Hadiri until the end of the season.

In another match, Chabab Soualem has shown impressive form under their new coach Mohamed Bakkari, securing their second consecutive victory with a narrow 1-0 win over Ittihad Abi Jed. Meanwhile, Chabab Atlas Khénifra halted Chabab Al-Masira's upward momentum by defeating them 1-0, thwarting their aspirations to climb the league standings.

Wydad Fes made a strong comeback under coach Mourad Flah, bouncing back from a previous home defeat against Chabab Soualem by achieving a convincing 3-0 win away against Chabab Mohammedia. This victory marked a significant turnaround for the team, reinvigorating their season as they seek to climb the rankings.

Upcoming Matches and Standings

As matchday 19 continues, all eyes are on the upcoming clash in Oujda, where Mouloudia Oujda will host Morocco Tetouan in a highly anticipated matchup. This match is crucial for both teams in the context of promotion to the first division. Morocco Tetouan enters this fixture with high ambitions to maintain their lead atop the standings, especially following the appointment of coach Abdelkarim Jinani as the new head coach, replacing Khaled Fouhami. They aim to secure a positive result in Oujda to strengthen their position and maintain pressure on their closest rivals.

On the other hand, Mouloudia Oujda, known as the "Knight of the East," seeks to capitalize on the advantage of playing at home to continue their positive streak under French coach Bernard Cazoni, who recently took over from Aziz Karkach. Oujda aims to secure a win to narrow the gap with the leaders and get closer to the front-runners in the league.

Currently, Morocco Tetouan sits at the top of the standings with 32 points, having achieved 8 wins, 8 draws, and 2 losses, leading by two points over second-placed Wydad Temara, which has 30 points. Mouloudia Oujda is in third place with 28 points, tied with Amel Tiznit and Chabab Al-Masira.

At the lower end of the table, a critical matchup is set between Raja Beni Mellal, positioned 15th with 14 points, and Chabab Benjrir, in 14th place with 17 points. This match is vital for both teams, as Chabab Benjrir's coach, Ismaili Alaoui, seeks his first victory since taking over from Hassan Rkraki.

Results from Saturday, March 14, 2026: