Throne Cup Final: Olympic Safi Crowned Champions for the First Time in Club History by Prince Moulay Rachid
A historic chapter was written on Sunday, June 29, 2024, at the Fez Sports Complex. Olympic Club de Safi (OCS) won the prestigious Throne Cup for the first time in its history, capping off the 2023–2024 football season with a dramatic final against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB). The match ended 1–1 after extra time and was decided by a nerve-wracking penalty shootout, which Safi clinched 6–5.
This exceptional triumph was marked by a moment of great solemnity, as His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid, representing His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, personally handed the trophy to the new champions. It was an unforgettable crowning moment for the Safi club, filled with emotion, history, and the highest honor from the Kingdom’s most prestigious authority.
The final delivered intensity from start to finish. After a tightly contested first half, both teams engaged in a tactical and hard-fought battle. OCS struck first, driven by an unshakable will, but RSB, seasoned by its experience on national and continental stages, equalized from the penalty spot, extending the suspense all the way through 120 grueling minutes.
The penalty shootout was a breathless affair. With the stadium holding its collective breath between cheers and tension, Safi’s players held their composure and showed remarkable calm to secure the long-awaited title in front of thousands of ecstatic fans.
In a powerful scene of national unity and celebration, Prince Moulay Rachid honored both finalist teams, greeting players, coaches, and officials before presenting Olympic Safi with the long-coveted trophy. It was a deeply emotional moment, forever etched into the club’s history, and a royal gesture that elevates the entire Moroccan football community.
With this victory, OCS joins the elite circle of Throne Cup champions, a competition that symbolizes the highest values of loyalty, merit, and national unity. June 29, 2024, will forever remain a legendary date for the people of Safi and for all fans of Moroccan football.
Editorial team/le7tv
