This weekend marks the completion of the first third of Morocco’s Professional Football League, with a pivotal 10th round of matches that promise to shape the competition’s evolving dynamics across all standings.
The 10th round kicks off on Friday with a clash between Shabab Al-Salem and Al-Fateh.
Both teams have seen mixed results in recent matches, making this encounter unpredictable.
With two defeats in their last three games, both sides are eager for redemption.
On the same day, Club de Meknassi faces newly promoted Difaa Hassani. Meknassi aims to secure its third victory of the season to move away from the relegation zone, where they currently sit in 14th place.
Meanwhile, Difaa Hassani is determined to climb the standings and close the gap with teams just above them.
Olympique de Safi, buoyed by a morale-boosting win against Hassania Agadir, will host local rivals RS Zemamra.
Despite their recent resurgence, Safi faces a challenge in taming a reinvigorated Zemamra side.
A major highlight of the weekend sees Maghreb Fès, one of the season’s surprise packages, take on last year’s runners-up, El Gaish.
Occupying second and third positions respectively, their open playing styles, combined with a rich history of competitive clashes, promise a thrilling encounter for fans.
Elsewhere, Moghreb Tétouan, struggling in the relegation zone, faces a daunting task as they host Raja Casablanca.
Raja, under new management, has faltered recently, securing only three points from their last four matches.
With mounting pressure from an increasingly impatient fanbase, the stakes are high.
A clash of contrasts awaits when Wydad Casablanca, brimming with star talent, meets Ittihad Tanger, a team relying heavily on homegrown youth players.
Wydad’s coach is still searching for the right mix, while Tanger’s manager leverages his deep tactical knowledge despite limited options. Both sides face pressure, with Wydad’s supporters growing restless over unmet expectations.
Chabab Mohammedia, still winless, travels to Hassania Agadir with hopes of reversing their fortunes and staving off early relegation threats.
Agadir, meanwhile, seeks to recover from a recent setback that ended an impressive upward trajectory.
Lastly, league leaders RS Berkane, riding high on four consecutive wins, take on Ittihad Tawarka.
Berkane aims to widen its lead and extend its best start in years, while Tawarka, resilient despite inconsistent results, looks to pose a challenge.
