The highly anticipated La Botola Pro D1 "Inwi" for the 2026-2027 season officially commenced on Thursday evening at the El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia. In their inaugural match at the top tier, the newly promoted Amal Tiznit faced a challenging debut, suffering a 3-1 defeat against Ittihad Tanger.

The match unfolded with plenty of excitement, as Saad Ait Khorsa set the tone for the Tangiers team by scoring in the 9th minute. However, just before halftime, Soufiane El Azhari managed to equalize for Tiznit, bringing the score to 1-1 in the 45th+2 minute. The turning point came in the second half, where Ittihad Tanger regained control thanks to a remarkable brace from Abdelhamid Maali in the 47th minute and Ibrahima Dieng in the 55th minute, securing the club's first victory of the season.

Saturday's Match Day Highlights

The excitement does not end there, as the first matchday continues today with three thrilling encounters. Kicking off at 4 PM, the capital derby will see Union Touarga take on FUS Rabat, both teams eager to start their campaigns on a high note. Following this clash, Difaâ El Jadida will host COD Meknès at 6 PM, with the home team hoping to capitalize on their opening match to build momentum against a determined Meknès side.

The action-packed evening will conclude at 8 PM with the much-anticipated debut of Wydad Casablanca, as they face off against fellow newcomers Wydad Témara. This match will serve as a crucial indicator of the Reds' form following a summer of significant roster changes during the transfer window.

Upcoming Matches and Key Updates

As the inaugural weekend progresses, three additional matches are scheduled for Sunday: Moghreb Tétouan will clash with Renaissance Berkane at 4 PM, followed by Maghreb Fès against Renaissance Zemamra at 6 PM, and Kawkab Marrakech taking on Hassania Agadir at 8 PM. It is also noteworthy that one of the standout fixtures of this season's opening, the AS FAR versus Raja Casablanca match, has been postponed to a later date as announced by the National Professional Football League.

As reported by radiomars.ma.