Raja Club Athletic, off to a strong start with three wins in five matches, aims to confirm its good form. Under the leadership of Fadlu Davids, the Green Eagles are chasing the top of the standings, currently led by Maghreb de Fès, and hope to give their fans a symbolic victory over their eternal rivals. However, the South African coach may have to make do without several key players, including Badr Banoun and Youssef Belammri, both injured in the last match, as well as Mohamed Boulacsout, who is doubtful due to back pain.
On the other side, Wydad Athletic Club enters the derby with momentum after a resounding 5-0 win over Asante Kotoko, securing their spot in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. Coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem will have a full squad at his disposal, boosted by the high-profile signing of Hakim Ziyech, whose presence has generated great excitement among Wydad fans. Only Hamza Hannouri remains uncertain to feature.
Strict Organization for a High-Tension Match
Both Casablanca clubs released a joint statement outlining stadium access and exit procedures, in coordination with local authorities. The gates of Complexe Mohammed V will open at 4 p.m., with strict security measures in place to ensure fan safety. In case of victory, supporters of the winning team will remain in the stands while those of the losing side will exit gradually. In the event of a draw, both groups will leave the stadium simultaneously under supervision.
More than just a football match, the Raja-Wydad derby remains a showcase of Moroccan football, where popular fervor and sporting rivalry intertwine with the passion and identity of an entire city. Between prestige, local supremacy, and the pursuit of crucial points, this clash promises to set Casablanca alight and write another memorable chapter in the history of Moroccan football.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv