AS FAR Rises to the Top of the Standings
In a gripping conclusion to the 24th matchday of the Botola Pro Inwi, held on Sunday, June 14, significant changes have occurred in the title race as AS FAR has reclaimed the top position in the league. This latest round of matches was filled with key results that could shape the championship's outcome. In particular, AS FAR capitalized on the missteps of their closest rivals, marking a remarkable turnaround in their fortunes.
One of the standout matches took place at the Grand Stade d'Agadir, where Hassania d'Agadir (HUSA) faced Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB). HUSA emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win, courtesy of a late goal from Cameroonian striker Baba Bellou Llou in the 82nd minute, which proved decisive in securing the three points.
Meanwhile, at the Mohammed V Stadium, Raja Casablanca clashed with Union Touarga in a match that ended in a disappointing 1-1 draw for the hosts. Following a managerial change that saw Nasreddine Nabi replace Fadlu Davids, Raja struggled to find their rhythm. Yacine Bambou put the visitors ahead in the 57th minute, but Raja's Mouad Dahak missed a crucial penalty shortly after. However, Besar Halimi managed to equalize in the 83rd minute, salvaging a point for Raja.
In the capital city, AS FAR faced Wydad at the Olympique Stadium in a highly anticipated fixture. AS FAR secured a thrilling 2-1 victory, with Youssef El Fahli putting them ahead early in the first half. Ahmed Hammoudan then doubled their lead after the break, showcasing a brilliant one-on-one finish against goalkeeper El Mehdi Benabid. Though Hakim Ziyech managed to pull one back for Wydad via a penalty, it wasn't enough to change the outcome of the match.
Finally, Ittihad de Tanger staged a comeback at the Grand Stade de Tanger against Yacoub El Mansour, winning 2-1. After going behind to an own goal by Mohamed Saoud in the 26th minute, the Tanger team equalized before halftime with a penalty converted by Haytam El Bahja. Jawad Rhabra then scored the winning goal in the second half, securing a vital three points for Ittihad.
Following these results, AS FAR now sits at the summit of the league table with 48 points, closely followed by Maghreb de Fès and Renaissance de Berkane, each with 46 points. Raja and Wydad round out the top five, both tied at 43 points, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season.
As reported by sport.le360.ma.
