FUS Rabat 76 – 77 AS Sale | Morocco Throne Cup | 15 May 2026

In a dramatic Morocco Throne Cup quarter‑final clash at the Salle Omnisports in Rabat, AS Sale edged local rivals FUS Rabat 77–76 in a game that went down to the final possession. AS Sale’s ability to execute in the clutch proved decisive, as they overcame a late deficit to advance to the semifinals.

High‑Intensity Rivalry

The Rabat derby lived up to its billing. FUS Rabat came out aggressively, riding the hot hand of shooting guard Yassine Idrissi, who scored 12 points in the first quarter. AS Sale, however, matched every run. The first half ended with FUS leading 40–36, thanks to a buzzer‑beating three by Khalid El Harchaoui.

Clutch Finale

The third quarter saw AS Sale take control. Center Reda El Madini dominated the paint, scoring 8 points and grabbing 5 rebounds in the period. The visitors led 60–55 entering the fourth. FUS Rabat responded by switching to a full‑court press, forcing three consecutive turnovers and taking a 72–70 lead with 3:10 remaining. The final minutes featured a series of lead changes. With 15 seconds left, AS Sale guard Mohamed Choua drove the lane, drew a foul, and calmly sank both free throws to make it 77–76. FUS Rabat’s final possession ended with a contested three‑point attempt that missed, sparking wild celebrations from the AS Sale bench.

Decisive Performances

• Mohamed Choua (AS Sale): 18 points, 6 assists, game‑winning free throws.
• Reda El Madini (AS Sale): 16 points, 10 rebounds (double‑double).
• Yassine Idrissi (FUS Rabat): 21 points, 5 rebounds – led all scorers.
• Khalid El Harchaoui (FUS Rabat): 14 points, 4 assists.

Cup Implications

AS Sale advances to the Morocco Throne Cup semifinals, where they will face the winner of the other quarter‑final tie. The competition is one of the most prestigious in Moroccan basketball, and AS Sale will be eager to add to their trophy cabinet. For FUS Rabat, the loss ends their cup run, though they remain strong contenders in the domestic league.