Yacoub Mansour and Union de Khémisset Lead the Charge in the Second Division Championship
On October 12, 2026, Yacoub Mansour and Union de Khémisset showcased their remarkable start to the season by securing their third consecutive victory, firmly establishing themselves at the top of the Moroccan National Professional Championship in its second tier. Both teams, boasting a perfect score of nine points, outpace their closest rival, Ittihad Islami Oujda, which holds seven points after a draw against Olympique Safi. In their latest matches, Yacoub Mansour triumphed over Chabab Riyadi Salmi with a narrow 1-0 victory, while Union de Khémisset defeated Olympique Khouribga with a score of 2-1.
Despite a home draw of 1-1 against Olympique Safi, Ittihad Islami Oujda remains in the top three, demonstrating resilience and maintaining their competitive edge. Following closely behind, Wydad Fassi and Olympique Dcheira occupy the next two positions, each with six points. Their recent matchup resulted in a significant win for Olympique Dcheira, who secured a 2-0 victory, drawing them nearer to the leading teams.
In pursuit of the top spots, Olympique Safi and Chabab Al-Massira are chasing with five points each. Notably, Chabab Al-Massira managed to tie 2-2 with Mouloudia Oujda in a match that featured four goals, reflecting the high stakes in the ongoing competition. Other key matches in the third round included a 1-0 victory for Stade Marocain over Chabab Ben Guerir, while the clash between Ittihad Abi J'ad and the club of Kénitra ended in a 1-1 draw, a result mirrored by the match between Chabab Atlas Khénifra and Chabab Mohammedia.
At the bottom of the standings, four clubs are still in search of their first victory of the season: the club of Kénitra, Chabab Riyadi Salmi, Chabab Atlas Khénifra, and Chabab Mohammedia each have only one point. While Yacoub Mansour and Union de Khémisset have successfully distanced themselves from their competitors, the championship remains wide open for potential shifts as the rounds progress.
As reported by alittihad.info.
