The Title Race Heats Up in Morocco's Professional League
On Sunday, May 25, 2026, the 21st round of matches in Morocco's "Inwi" Professional League concluded, showcasing intense competition and thrilling outcomes across all games. This round not only clarified the contenders for the championship but also highlighted the teams struggling to avoid relegation, painting a vivid picture of the league's current state.
In an exciting opening match, Ittihad Tanger secured a vital victory in Fez, triumphing over Maghreb de Fès with a score of 1-0. This win marked a continued streak of positive results for the "Knights of the Coast" since the appointment of coach Abdelhak Benchikha, contrasting sharply with Maghreb de Fès's ongoing lackluster performance, which has led them to relinquish their position at the top of the table.
Taking full advantage of Maghreb de Fès's slip-up, Raja Casablanca claimed a significant away victory against Olympique de Dcheira, allowing the "Eagles" to ascend to the top of the league standings. Meanwhile, Olympique de Dcheira is grappling with a series of poor results, further complicating their position near the bottom of the rankings.
Wydad Casablanca also achieved a crucial victory in their encounter with Hassania Agadir, winning 3-2. This result has kept the "Red Team" firmly in contention for the title, narrowing the gap to the leaders to just two points. In contrast, Hassania Agadir continues to struggle, nearing the relegation zone as they face a mounting points deficit.
Another notable performer this round was Nahdat Berkane, who secured a precious home victory against Nahdat Zemamra, solidifying their spot among the top teams in the league.
The match between Hassani Agadir and Olympique Safi ended in a 1-1 draw, complicating the situation for "The Sharks" as they fight to escape the relegation zone.
In another match, Ittihad Tawraka achieved a significant win over Ittihad Yaacoub Al-Mansour, successfully escaping the last place in the standings and rekindling their hopes of remaining in the top division.
Finally, Kawkab Marrakech delivered a convincing performance, defeating their visitors from Club Meknassi with a score of 3-1, thereby enhancing their position in the mid-table.
It is worth noting that the match between Royal Army and Fath Rabat was postponed due to the "Leaders"' commitment to the CAF Champions League final against Mamelodi Sundowns from South Africa.
As reported by hespress.com.
