The 25th round of Morocco's second division football league showcased a variety of results that intensified the competition at both the top and bottom of the standings, with teams vying for promotion and fighting to avoid relegation as the season approaches its critical juncture. The matches held over the weekend reflected a gripping atmosphere, illustrating the unpredictability and excitement that characterizes this league.
On Saturday, the highlight was a thrilling draw between the home side, Club Kénitra, and their visitors, Moghreb Tétouan, which ended 2-2. This result was not particularly favorable for Tétouan, who are in pursuit of the top spot; they now sit in second place with 42 points, three points behind the league leaders, Wydad Temara. In another match, Chabab Ben Guerir could only manage a goalless draw against Chabab Al Massira, while Raja Beni Mellal achieved a crucial victory over Mouloudia Oujda, winning 3-2, which bolstered their hopes of moving away from the relegation zone. The encounter between Chabab Mohammedia and Chabab Salmi also concluded with a 2-2 draw, adding to the weekend's excitement.
Sunday's matches continued the trend of closely contested fixtures, with Ittihad Amel Tiznit drawing 0-0 against Ittihad Sportif d'Abidjan, a result that kept them in third place with 38 points, maintaining their chances for promotion. Stade Marocain secured a valuable win against Wydad Fassi, defeating them 2-0, which lifted them to seventh place with 32 points, placing them alongside Club Kénitra and Chabab Mohammedia in one of the most competitive areas of the standings. Meanwhile, Ittihad Islamique d'Oujda returned to winning ways, overcoming Racing Casablanca with a score of 3-1, raising their tally to 30 points. The match between Chabab Atlas Khénifra and Wydad Temara ended in a 1-1 draw, a minor setback for the leaders, who remain first with 45 points.
Following the completion of this round, Wydad Temara maintains its lead in the standings with 45 points, followed by Moghreb Tétouan with 42 points. Ittihad Amel Tiznit holds third place with 38 points, while Chabab Al Massira is in fourth place with 37 points, and Chabab Atlas Khénifra rounds out the top five with 36 points. At the other end of the table, Racing Casablanca continues to struggle, remaining at the bottom with 17 points, while Raja Beni Mellal occupies the 15th spot with 25 points, signaling a fierce battle to escape relegation as the remaining fixtures unfold.
Results from Round 25 of the National Professional League “Inwi” (Second Division) are as follows:
- Saturday, May 23:
- Club Kénitra vs Moghreb Tétouan (2-2)
- Chabab Ben Guerir vs Chabab Al Massira (0-0)
- Raja Beni Mellal vs Mouloudia Oujda (3-2)
- Chabab Mohammedia vs Chabab Salmi (2-2)
- Sunday, May 24:
- Ittihad Amel Tiznit vs Ittihad Sportif d'Abidjan (0-0)
- Stade Marocain vs Wydad Fassi (2-0)
- Ittihad Islamique d'Oujda vs Racing Casablanca (3-1)
- Chabab Atlas Khénifra vs Wydad Temara (1-1)
Current Standings in the National Professional League “Inwi” (Second Division) after Round 25:
- Wydad Temara - 45 points
- Moghreb Tétouan - 42 points
- Ittihad Amel Tiznit - 38 points
- Chabab Al Massira - 37 points
- Chabab Atlas Khénifra - 36 points
- Chabab Salmi - 34 points
- Club Kénitra - 32 points
- Stade Marocain - 32 points
- Chabab Mohammedia - 32 points
- Wydad Fassi - 31 points
- Mouloudia Oujda - 31 points
- Chabab Ben Guerir - 30 points
- Ittihad d'Abidjan - 30 points
- Ittihad Islamique d'Oujda - 30 points
- Raja Beni Mellal - 25 points
- Racing Casablanca - 17 points
As reported by alittihad.info.
