Botola: the RCAZ-DHJ derby, a springboard towards 2nd place for the Zemamra team

Amputated by three meetings, like the previous ones, due to the commitment of theAS FARof Raja of Casablanca and the Renaissance of Berkane in African Interclub Cups (Champions League et CAF Cup), the 17th day offers a golden opportunity for the leader to further widen the gap at the top of the ranking.

Indeed, although it will not play its match on the 17th day, the Oriental club will be able to increase its lead to more than 10 points, if its direct pursuers were to stumble. The probabilities of this scenario are substantial, given that the AS FAR, the Renaissance of Zemamrathe Fath of Rabat and the Maghreb of Fez (the teams occupying the 4 positions behind the RSB) will all be traveling during the 17th day.

If the Military is also retained on the African scene, the Renaissance of Zemamra will challenge the Difaâ Hassani d’El Jadida on its bases. This regional derby will be crucial for the RCAZ, which hopes to grab three points to overtake AS FAR and snatch second place in the standings. Real feeling of the forward phase of the Bottle Pro You D1the Zemamra team remains undefeated in its last seven appearances (4 wins and 3 draws). The protégés of coach Amine Benhachem will also have revenge to take against the teammates of Omar El Arjoune, who beat them at home in the first leg with a score of 2-1. Opposite, the Difaâ of El Jadida ended the year 2024 with two opposite results: a surprising victory against Raja (2-0), before coming back down to earth against the Jeunesse de Soualem (2-0). The members of El Jadida will therefore have to pull themselves together this weekend, they who occupy ninth place in the general ranking.

The curtain riser for the 17th day, which will take place on Friday from 8 p.m., will pit the Chabab of Mohammedia and the Fath of Rabat. Author of one of the worst performances in the history of the Botola Pro Inwi D1 in the first leg (3 points collected in 15 matches), the SCCM is still looking for its first victory of the season, four months after the start . The red lantern will have to do well against an ambitious FUS team, which has had three successive victories and is heading straight towards the podium.

Wydad deprived of its supporters in Tetouan

After having dictated his law on the move in the face of Wydad of Casablanca (4-1), for his first with coach Akram Romani, the Maghreb of Fez will cross swords withUnion de Touarga this week. The MAS will face another team in difficulty, since the UTS fell to 11th position, following its three consecutive defeats at the end of December. The club from the spiritual capital is hoping for a misstep from the FUS to recover fourth place in the general table. On Saturday, all eyes will be on the poster opposing the Moghreb of Tetouan and the Wydad of Casablanca. The northern club announced Wednesday, via a press release on its official website, that WAC supporters will be deprived of travel to Tetouan this week. A big disappointment for Rulani Mokwena, who will have to right the rudder without counting on the support of the Wydad faithful. The Reds will be looking for a first victory since December 14 (against the JSS).

Saturday always, Hassania of Agadir will be at the reception of the Youth of Soualemtwo teams exposed to the danger of the relegation zone (respectively 13th and 10th in the table). Abdelhadi Sektioui’s players have recorded 5 defeats and a draw for their last six appearances in the league. The JSS, for its part, remains on two victories against the DHJ and the MAT. A success this Saturday could allow Redouane El Himer’s team to join Raja in 8th position.