IRT Tanger edged out Wydad Casablanca 81-77 in a tightly contested Morocco D1 League encounter at the Salle Mohamed V on June 20, 2026. The visitors overturned a narrow halftime deficit with a strong second-half performance to claim a crucial road victory.

Match Overview

The game started at a high tempo, with both sides exchanging baskets in the opening quarter. Wydad Casablanca, playing in front of their home crowd, rode the energy of guard Omar El Fassi to a 24-22 lead after the first period. The home side extended their advantage to 42-38 by halftime, capitalizing on fast-break opportunities and solid interior defense.

IRT Tanger came out of the break with renewed intensity. A 10-2 run early in the third quarter, sparked by forward Mehdi Benazzouz, flipped the momentum. The visitors took a 61-59 lead into the final frame, setting up a tense fourth quarter.

Clutch Finish

The fourth period saw five lead changes and two ties. With the score locked at 75-75 with under two minutes to play, IRT Tanger’s experienced point guard Younes El Moudden delivered a cold-blooded step-back three-pointer to put his team ahead for good. Wydad had a chance to tie in the final seconds, but a contested three-point attempt by El Fassi rimmed out, and IRT sealed the win from the free-throw line.

Standout Performers

• Younes El Moudden (IRT Tanger): Led all scorers with 22 points, including 5-of-8 from long range, and added 6 assists.
• Mehdi Benazzouz (IRT Tanger): Dominated the paint with a double-double of 18 points and 12 rebounds, plus 3 blocks.
• Omar El Fassi (Wydad Casablanca): Team-high 20 points and 7 assists, but struggled from deep in the second half (1-of-6).

Season Impact

The victory improves IRT Tanger’s record to 9-5, keeping them in the top half of the Morocco D1 League standings. Wydad Casablanca drops to 8-6 and will need to regroup quickly as they face league leaders AS Salé next week. For IRT, this win showcases their ability to win on the road in a hostile environment—a hallmark of serious title contenders.