Ittihad Riadi Tanger 1–1 DHJ Difaa Hassani Jadidi | Botola Pro | 11 May 2026

Ittihad Riadi Tanger and DHJ Difaa Hassani Jadidi played out a fiercely contested 1–1 draw at the Stade Ibn Batouta in Tangier, a result that left both sides with mixed emotions as the Botola Pro season enters its decisive phase. The deadlock was broken by the visitors midway through the first half, but the hosts responded with a well-worked equaliser early in the second period to salvage a point in front of their home supporters.

Match Overview

The match was characterised by high pressing and intense midfield battles. DHJ Difaa Hassani Jadidi, known for their organised defence and quick transitions, caught Tanger off guard in the 23rd minute when striker Youssef El Fahli nodded home from a pinpoint cross by left-back Hamza El Moussaoui. The goal silenced the home crowd and gave the visitors a deserved lead after a dominant opening quarter.

Tanger responded with increased urgency. They controlled possession for long spells but struggled to break through a compact Jadidi backline. The turning point came early in the second half when head coach Abdelkader Amrani introduced winger Mohamed Fouad, whose pace stretched the defence. In the 58th minute, Fouad cut inside from the right and unleashed a low drive that deflected off a defender, wrong-footing goalkeeper Mohamed Essaâdi and nestling into the far corner.

Key Moments

• 23' – El Fahli heads Jadidi ahead from a well-delivered free-kick.
• 58' – Fouad’s deflected equaliser restores parity for Tanger.
• 72' – Jadidi’s captain Abdelmajid Eddine receives a second yellow card for a late challenge, reducing the visitors to ten men.
• 85' – Tanger’s best chance to win it: a header from Mehdi Ouammou that clips the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Both managers set up cautiously. Tanger attempted to build from the back with a 4-3-3, but Jadidi’s 4-4-2 compact block frustrated them until the sending-off allowed Tanger to dominate the final 18 minutes. The hosts pushed for a winner but lacked precision in the final third, while Jadidi’s resilience with ten men was commendable.

Standout Players

• Hamza El Moussaoui (Jadidi): Provided the assist and was a constant threat down the left flank.
• Mohamed Fouad (Tanger): The substitute changed the game with his direct running and composed finish.
• Youssef El Fahli (Jadidi): Clinical header and tireless pressing despite being isolated up front.

Season Impact

The draw keeps Tanger in mid-table, now six points adrift of the top four, while Jadidi remain in a precarious position just above the relegation zone. Both sides will view this as two points dropped, but the battling display from the visitors may prove crucial in their survival fight.