Maghreb de Fès Kicks Off Season with Victory
The defending champions, Maghreb de Fès, have made a strong start to their new season in the Botola Pro D1 by securing a 2-1 victory at home against Renaissance Zemamra. This match, held on Sunday at the Grand Stade de Fès, marked the opening day of the championship and set an optimistic tone for the title defenders.
Renaissance Zemamra was quick to take the lead, with Jaouad Essaghir scoring the first goal just after the halftime break in the 48th minute. This early second-half goal put the visitors in a favorable position as they aimed to upset the champions.
However, Maghreb de Fès responded promptly. Tshegofatso Mabasa equalized for the home team with a penalty in the 59th minute, demonstrating their resilience and determination. Just five minutes later, Anas El Mahraoui netted the decisive goal that allowed Maghreb de Fès to take a 2-1 lead, ensuring they would secure all three points from this encounter.
With this victory, Maghreb de Fès joins the ranks of teams that have successfully commenced their campaigns, launching their title defense on a positive note. Meanwhile, Renaissance Zemamra will have to wait for future matches to earn their first points of the season.
Hassania Agadir Pulls Off a Stunning Comeback
In another exciting match on the same day, Hassania Agadir achieved an impressive comeback victory against Kawkab Marrakech, winning 3-2 at the El Harti Stadium. The visitors set the tone early, with Hamza Moumadi scoring in the 3rd minute. Despite this early setback, Kawkab Marrakech managed to level the score before halftime through Saleh Sellami in the 33rd minute.
The home team took the lead with a goal from Ayoub Maamouri in the 63rd minute, but Hassania Agadir refused to back down. They equalized again with a penalty from Imad Riyahi in the 68th minute, showcasing their fighting spirit. Finally, Salaheddine Benichou sealed the victory for Hassania Agadir by scoring the winning goal in the 89th minute, ensuring a thrilling finish to the match.
With this victory, Hassania Agadir also starts the season with three points, while Kawkab Marrakech faces the disappointment of a defeat in their season opener.
In a separate match at the Saniat R’mel Stadium, Moghreb Tétouan and Renaissance Berkane played out a goalless draw (0-0). Both teams earned a point from this match, which allows them to start their respective seasons with at least one point in the standings.
As reported by snrtnews.com.
