Intense Title Race in the First Division League
The excitement and thrill continue to escalate in the "Inwi" professional championship, as the recent matches of the twenty-fifth round have intensified the fierce competition among the teams. The battle for the top spot remains a close contest among three clubs: Maghreb de Fès, Royal Army, and Nahda Berkan. Meanwhile, the situation at the bottom of the table is not much different, with the gap between the struggling teams narrowing each round, keeping the hopes of relegation-threatened clubs alive as they strive for survival while dragging others into the danger zone.
In this round, Maghreb de Fès successfully reclaimed the lead with a valuable victory over Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi, winning two goals to one, continuing their quest for a title that has eluded the club for over forty years. The Fassi team capitalized on the setbacks of their rivals, as the Royal Army could only manage a draw at the Adrar Stadium against Olympique Dcheira, whose situation at the bottom of the table continues to worsen. Similarly, Nahda Berkan faced their second consecutive setback with a goalless draw at home against Olympique Safi, who continues to struggle in the relegation zone, especially after slipping back to the last position.
In the top ranks, Raja Casablanca returned to winning ways with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Nahda Zemamra, keeping their chances alive in the battle for the championship trophy, as they trail the leaders by just three points. Conversely, Wydad Athletic Club continued to bleed points, suffering their second consecutive loss, this time to Fath Sport in a match that ended 2-1, allowing the Rabat team to climb to sixth place.
Meanwhile, Ittihad Tanger continues its positive trajectory under the guidance of coach Abdelhak Benchikha, securing three points from the home ground of Kawkab Marrakech. Similarly, Ittihad Tawraka moved further away from the relegation zone with a new victory over the Meknes club, winning two goals to nil. In a related context, Ittihad Sport de Yaâcoub al-Mansour wrote a different ending to their match against Hassania Agadir, overturning a one-goal deficit to win 2-1, thus maintaining their hopes of survival in the first division. On the other hand, Hassania Agadir remains among the clubs threatened with relegation, as they are only seven points away from the playoff position.
This marks a new turning point in the current season's championship, and the upcoming round is expected to clarify the standings more accurately, featuring a highly anticipated clash between the leading Maghreb de Fès and their closest competitors.
As reported by hespress.com.
