EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.
The 23rd day of the Botola Pro delivered its share of suspense, surprises and regrets. At the top of the ranking, the fight for the title remains frozen after the draw between leader Berkane and second place holders Wydad (0-0), a result which maintains the gap of fifteen points between the two clubs. Behind, AS FAR, FUS and Maghreb de Fez remain in ambush while Raja continues to accumulate poor performances.
Berkane and Wydad back to back, status quo in the lead
The clash between leader RS Berkane and his pursuer Wydad Casablanca did not produce the expected match. A goal disallowed for offside in the 57th minute frustrated the Berkanese, who could have widened the gap. But in the end, the two teams neutralize each other and leave with a point, which keeps Berkane in an ultra-favorable position with 56 points, far ahead of Wydad (41 pts).
Raja is still not moving forward
The latest poor performance for Raja Casablanca saw The Green Eagles held in check at home by Maghreb de Fez (0-0). Despite a few clear chances, notably an attempt by El Houssine Rahimi in the second half, the Greens never found the breathrough. With 33 points, they remain stuck in 7th place, far from the race for the podium.
AS FAR misses the boat, FUS is a hit
Traveling to Olympique Safi, AS FAR Rabat let two precious points slip away (1-1). Youssef Fahli had opened the scoring for the Military club, but a goal from Anas Naqyti in the 61st allowed the locals to snatch a draw. Meanwhile, FUS Rabat outperformed Nahdat Zemamra (3-0) and returned to 39 points, tied with FAR.
The relegation battle remains hot
At the bottom of the table, the situation becomes critical for Chabab Mohammedia, still without a victory this season and stuck at a mere four points after another defeat (0-2) against Moghreb Tetouan. MAT takes a breath of fresh air with this success and climbs to 15 points, but remains in the red zone.
The results of the day:
• Ittihad Tangier 1-0 Chabab Salmi
• Chabab Mohammedia 0-2 Moghreb Tétouan
• Hassania Agadir 0-1 COD Meknes
• Difaâ El Jadida 0-1 Union Touarga
• Nahdat Zemamra 0-3 FUS Rabat
• Maghreb Fez 0-0 Raja Casablanca
• Olympique Safi 1-1 AS FAR
• RS Berkane 0-0 Wydad Casablanca
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