Army Team Takes the Lead Amidst Rivals' Struggles
The 26th round of Morocco's professional league has ignited the competition for the championship title, as the Royal Army team ascended to the top of the standings, capitalizing on the missteps of their closest rivals. In a decisive match against Kawkab Marrakech, the Royal Army secured a solid victory with a score of 2-0, thanks to goals from Reda Slim and Achraf Miso. This win propelled their points tally to 52, allowing them to reclaim the coveted first position and affirm their determination to vigorously pursue the title.
Berkan's Significant Win and the Struggles of Wydad
Meanwhile, Nahdat Berkan achieved a crucial away victory against Morocco Fassi, winning 2-1. The match saw Bassini score early for the orange team, followed by an equalizer from Benjadida for the home side. However, Meheri sealed the game for Berkan with a second goal just before halftime, lifting their points to 50, securing the second position in the league. As for Wydad Athletic Club, they faced yet another setback, losing 1-0 to Hassania Agadir, with a solitary goal from Osama Benchaoui in the 27th minute. This latest defeat leaves the red team with 43 points, placing them fifth in the standings, while Hassania Agadir moved up to seventh with 35 points, indicating a resurgence in their performance.
Raja Casablanca also managed to keep their hopes alive in the title race with a narrow 2-1 win over Meknes Club. Ayoub Barkouk gave the green team the lead, but Osama Al-Dawi leveled the score for Meknes despite their numerical disadvantage. However, Othman Sakho snatched the winning goal in the closing minutes, boosting Raja's tally to 49 points and maintaining pressure on the leaders.
As the league approaches its decisive stages, the competition among the top teams has intensified. The identities of the champion and the teams qualifying for continental tournaments will hinge on the results of the upcoming rounds, promising plenty of excitement and suspense in the weeks to come.
As reported by alaan.ma.
