Facing two strong candidates — interim president Abdellah Birouine and former president Saïd Hasbane — Ziyat secured a commanding lead. He received 67 votes in the first round, ahead of Birouine (40) and Hasbane (35). The second round sealed his victory with 91 votes against 43, a clear mandate and a powerful message.
A Choice Rooted in Competence and Legacy
At 58, Jawad Ziyat is no stranger to the Raja family. His previous term as president (2018–2020) is fondly remembered as a golden era for the club, during which Raja won the CAF Confederation Cup, the CAF Super Cup, and a national championship. These victories restored pride, ambition, and unity across the Raja community.
His election is not just a leadership change — it signals a renewed ambition to reclaim excellence at a time when the club is facing sporting and institutional challenges.
A Mandate to Rebuild and Unite
Raja is emerging from a disappointing season: fifth in the league, early exits from both the Throne Cup and the CAF Champions League. Members at the assembly did not mince words, calling the past season “catastrophic” on both sporting and financial levels. Their overwhelming support for Ziyat reflects a collective desire for lasting and structured reform.
Now back at the helm, Ziyat inherits a daunting task, but brings with him the experience, strategic vision, and interpersonal skill needed to steer the club back to success. Known for his ability to foster unity and navigate the club’s internal dynamics, he is widely regarded as a pragmatic leader who can turn crisis into opportunity.
Raja Looks Ahead with Renewed Ambition
With Jawad Ziyat back in charge, Raja regains one of its most insightful leaders — a president who has previously turned adversity into triumph. His new term will be demanding, but the strong show of support signals a club ready to rally behind him.
Under his presidency, Raja Casablanca hopes to reclaim its status as a powerhouse of African and Moroccan football and bring back the victories, passion, and dreams that its supporters — some of the most devoted on the continent — deeply deserve.
Raja’s story is being written anew. And this chapter begins with hope, determination, and the promise of a true revival.
Editorial team/le7tv