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Moroccan League Referee: The King of Cards and Penalties

PUBLISHED April 21, 2026
Moroccan League Referee: The King of Cards and Penalties

Referee Jalal Jaid to Officiate Key Match in Moroccan League

The Moroccan League's officiating committee has appointed referee Jalal Jaid to oversee the highly anticipated match between the Royal Army and Nahda Berkan, which is rescheduled from the 13th round of the league. This crucial encounter is set to take place on Wednesday at 10 PM local time, just days after the Royal Army's qualification for the African Champions League final at the expense of Berkan. Referee Jaid will be officiating this match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, supported by assistant referees Mustafa Akrakad and Rehan Ashraf. Additionally, Mohammed Baroudi will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), aided by Abdul Samad Abrton in the video room during the match.

Jalal Jaid: A Record of Cards and Penalties

Referee Jalal Jaid is recognized as one of the prominent referees in Moroccan football, known for his propensity to issue cards frequently and award numerous penalties. Throughout his officiating career, he has managed 73 matches in the Moroccan league, during which he has issued an impressive tally of 258 yellow cards alongside 13 red cards. Furthermore, he has awarded 39 penalties in the matches he has officiated, according to statistics published on Transfermarkt. This translates to an average of nearly four yellow cards per match, one red card every five matches, and a penalty awarded approximately every two matches. Jaid’s officiating style indicates a clear inclination towards maintaining strict discipline on the field, making him a central figure in the Moroccan football landscape.

As reported by alaraby.co.uk.

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