Morocco: FUS Rabat defeat Olympic Safi as matchday 5 concludes

FUS Rabat secured a 2-1 victory over Olympic Safi on Thursday evening in a rescheduled Botola Pro D1 “Inwi” fixture, wrapping up the fifth round of Morocco’s top-flight league action.

The result added the finishing touch to an eventful matchday that saw tightly contested encounters across the country, including a goalless Casablanca derby between Wydad and Raja earlier in the week.

The weekend’s action began on Saturday, October 18, when Renaissance Zemamra claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Olympique Dcheira.

Maghreb Fès also made the most of their home advantage, edging Union Touarga 1-0 in a tightly balanced affair.

On Sunday, October 19, Kawkab Marrakech earned a crucial 2-1 home victory over Union Yaacoub Al Mansour, while Difaa El Jadida and Ittihad Tangier played out a dramatic 2-2 draw.

The four-goal thriller was one of the round’s most entertaining fixtures, with both sides sharing the spoils after a lively contest.

Attention then shifted to Wednesday, October 29, when AS FAR delivered a commanding performance to beat Hassania Agadir 3-0.

The defending champions displayed their trademark efficiency and attacking fluidity, keeping pace with the league’s early front-runners.

The same day, all eyes were on the Mohammed V Stadium for the Casablanca derby between Wydad and Raja, which ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Despite the electric atmosphere generated by supporters, neither side managed to break the deadlock in a cagey yet passionate contest.

The round concluded on Thursday, October 30, with FUS Rabat defeating Olympic Safi 2-1 in the Moroccan capital.

The home side’s resilience and attacking sharpness earned them a vital three points to stay competitive in the early-season standings.

Matchday five officially closes next Wednesday, November 5, when Renaissance Berkane host COD Meknes at 8:00 p.m.

The fixture will complete a round that has showcased the growing competitiveness of the Botola Pro, with early indicators suggesting another closely contested title race ahead.