EDITOR NOTE: This article is translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football
Fate has spoken! The draw for the 2024-2025 edition of Morocco's Coupe du Trône delivered its verdict with high-level displays awaiting in the Round of 32. With clashes between elite clubs and traps set for the favorites, this edition promises to be as uncertain as it is exciting.
From the first round, the big clubs in the Kingdom will have to work hard. Wydad Casablanca (WAC) will face FUS Rabat, a confrontation which has often offered close tactical duels. Raja Casablanca (RCA), for its part, will be opposed to Raja Beni Mellal (RBM), an opponent who is currently in second place in the second tier Botola 2.
Another potential shock could await between AS FAR and Maghreb de Fez (MAS). Two historic Moroccan football clubs who will cross swords in a meeting where the experience of AS FAR could make the difference. As for Ittihad de Tangier (IRT), it will have to face an ogre of Moroccan football, the Renaissance de Berkane (RSB) who are well known for being a formidable team in the cup.
If some Botola Pro teams have inherited affordable draws, others will have to be wary of teams from lower divisions, always ready to create a surprise. Mouloudia d'Oujda (MCO) will play against Tihad Athletic Sport (TAS), a club accustomed to exploits in the cup while Hassania d'Agadir (HUSA) will cross swords with AJ Sebt in a tricky duel.
The path to the coronation promises to be strewn with pitfalls. The teams qualified for the Round of 16 could find themselves facing even tougher duels, with the possibility of other classics in the quarter-finals. There will not be a Casablancais Derby between WAC and Raja, at least until the final.
It is difficult to establish a clear favorite as surprises are so common in this competition. The Coupe du Trône is the test of strong emotions where the outsiders can overthrow the hierarchy and where the giants must confirm their status.
Hostilities are now underway and lovers of Moroccan football are already looking forward to seeing what surprises this edition has in store for us!
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