The national professional championship “Inwi” in the first division of football will resume this weekend, with the matches of the 9th round following a break imposed by the participation of the Moroccan reserve team in the Arab Cup (Qatar 2025) and Morocco hosting the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.
This pause allowed the clubs in the national championship to sharpen their tools and prepare to face the championship matches with full readiness, as aspirations are divided between competing for the national professional championship title for the major clubs and the struggle for survival among the elite clubs while avoiding relegation, along with qualifying young talents and improving standings for the rising or mid-table clubs.
In this regard, the matches of the ninth round are expected to witness strong competitiveness despite the teams lacking official matches for many weeks, while physical and mental management will be crucial in the upcoming matches, especially for teams competing on multiple fronts.
Thus, the team of Fes, currently in third place with 16 points, will host the Fath Rabat team, which is in twelfth place with only 7 points from two wins, one draw, and five losses, with its last victory occurring in the 5th round against Olympique Safi (2-1).
The representative of the scientific capital of the kingdom seeks to maintain its unbeaten record in the last eight rounds, following its victory in the 7th round against Olympique Safi (4-0) and its goalless draw in the last round against its host, the Royal Army.
For its part, Raja Casablanca will be a heavy guest on Ittihad Tawrirt, where the green team, currently in fourth place with 15 points, aims to remain among the leading pack, while Ittihad Tawrirt (15th place with 5 points) is looking to achieve good results to escape the last places leading to the second division.
Regarding the mid-table, Olympique Dcheira will host its guest, Hassania Agadir, while the Meknassi club (5th place / 12 points) will face a tough match against Nahdlat Zemamra (10th place / 8 points).
This round witnesses the postponement of three matches to allow the Royal Army, Nahdlat Berkane, Wydad Casablanca, and Olympique Safi to participate in the African competitions.
Matches between Nahdlat Berkane and Hassania Agadir, Wydad Casablanca and the Royal Army, and Kawkab Marrakech against Olympique Safi will be held later.
Here is the schedule for this round:
Saturday, January 24:
Olympique Dcheira – Hassania Agadir (at 4:00 PM)
Fes – Fath Rabat (at 6:00 PM)
Ittihad Yaakoub Mansour – Ittihad Tangier (at 8:00 PM)
Sunday:
Nahdlat Zemamra – Meknassi Club (at 4:00 PM)
Ittihad Tawrirt – Raja Casablanca (at 6:00 PM)
Postponed matches:
Nahdlat Berkane – Hassania Agadir
Wydad Casablanca – Royal Army
Kawkab Marrakech – Olympique Safi
