The seventh round of the Professional League witnessed Raja’s 2-0 victory over Ittihad Tanger in a match held at the Arab Zouaoui Stadium in Casablanca. Abdelkarim Jinani, head coach of Raja Athletic, confirmed that the mental aspect posed a significant challenge for his team, emphasizing that the club is still in the phase of seeking full cohesion and establishing collective tactical thinking among the players.
Jinani explained in a press statement after the match that the technical staff worked hard to prepare the players well, by providing clear guidance on the adopted plan and the individual roles of each player, as well as how to handle different match scenarios. The Raja coach pointed out that his players were fully aware of their tasks, both at the start of the match and after substitutions, considering that the team succeeded in applying many tactical aspects, despite some details being related to the mental state and physical readiness. He confirmed that the positive start to the match gave reassuring indicators.
Meanwhile, Abdelhaq Benchika, coach of Ittihad Tanger, congratulated Raja Athletic on this win, noting that the confrontation was marked by intensity and fierce competition, with both teams delivering a good performance reflecting the importance of the match. Benchika stressed that his team was not absent from the encounter and appeared honorably, confirming that Ittihad Tanger was close to achieving a positive result if not for some fine details and the timing of critical moments in football.
With this victory, Raja Athletic rose to third place in the Professional League standings with 12 points, while Ittihad Tanger’s points remained at 10, placing them seventh. This win over Ittihad Tanger reflects Raja’s continuous pursuit to improve their standing in the competition and highlights the importance of mental and physical preparation of players in deciding challenging matches.
