Kawkab Marrakech Begins Pre-Season Preparations with Loss to El Masry

Kawkab Marrakech has kicked off its pre-season preparations for the 2026/2027 season with a defeat against Egypt's El Masry from Port Said, losing by a score of 3-0 on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the training ground of the Grand Stade de Marrakech. The Egyptian team showcased their prowess with goals scored by Karim Bambo, Mohamed Hachem, and Monzer Tameem.

This match marked the first friendly under the guidance of the new head coach, Youssef Safri. It served as a critical opportunity for Safri to assess the fitness levels of his squad, test new signings alongside established players, and begin to shape the team that will represent the club in the upcoming season. Despite the disappointing result, this initial outing proved beneficial for the Marrakech technical staff, who are still in the midst of preparation and team-building. The focus remains on gradually enhancing the players' chemistry and cohesion.

Looking Ahead: Upcoming Challenges and Preparations

The friendly against El Masry was part of Kawkab Marrakech's first phase of a two-week training program in Marrakech, emphasizing both physical and technical-tactical aspects, as well as player evaluations through friendly matches. Following this initial phase, Kawkab Marrakech will head to Tangier to continue their preparations before the league kicks off.

The club is set to participate in a friendly tournament organized by Ittihad Tanger, providing Safri with another opportunity to explore various strategies, assess new recruits, and focus on physical and tactical conditioning. For El Masry, this match represented their second and final friendly during their training camp in Marrakech, having previously suffered a 3-2 defeat to Renaissance Zemamra.

As El Masry prepares to return to Egypt to continue their preparations for the Egyptian league, Kawkab Marrakech views the outcome of this match as secondary. The primary objective remains the groundwork laid during this preparation period, which is essential for the technical staff to construct a competitive team, enhance player integration, and reach the desired level of readiness ahead of the new season.

As reported by lopinion.ma.