One of Africa’s top leagues began the 2023-24 campaign over the weekend as Morocco’s Botola Pro commenced with Raja CA and RS Berkane being the notable clubs in action. Raja, now managed by former Orlando Pirates coach Josef Zinnbauer since the end of last season, earned maximum points with a 3-1 victory at newly promoted Youssoufia Berrechid. Zakaria El Wardi scored twice and Naoufel Zerhouni added another after Raja fell behind early.
RS Berkane are looking to recover from a disappointing 2022-23 performance in league play and the Orange Boys opened with a 2-0 home victory over Mouloudia Oujda. Youssef Zghoudi fired a blistering shot into the goal for the opening strike in first half stoppage time and new signing Mohamed El Morabit also scored for the hosts.
The full list of scores from the weekend are below followed by highlights from the victories for Raja and RSB.
Scores
Maghreb Fez 2-1 Moghreb Tétouan
Olympique Safi 1-1 Hassania Agadir
Union Touarga 2-1 Renaissance Zemamra
IR Tanger 0-2 JSS
Youssoufia Berrechid 1-3 Raja CA
RS Berkane 2-0 Mouloudia Oujda
Highlights
Youssoufia Berrechid 1-3 Raja CA
RS Berkane 2-0 Mouloudia Oujda