Raja Club Athletic 2–1 CODM Meknes | Botola Pro

Date: 21 June 2026 | Venue: Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca

Raja Club Athletic continued their strong Botola Pro campaign with a hard‑fought 2–1 victory over CODM Meknes in front of a passionate home crowd. The Green Eagles had to come from behind after a sluggish start, but two goals in the second half secured all three points.

Match Overview

CODM Meknes stunned the Casablanca faithful by taking a 14th‑minute lead through a well‑worked set piece. Raja struggled to find rhythm in the first half, with Meknes’s compact defence frustrating their creative players. However, a tactical adjustment at the break transformed the game.

Key Moments

• 14' – CODM Meknes 1–0: A short corner routine ended with a driven shot that deflected past Raja’s goalkeeper.
• 52' – Raja Club Athletic 1–1: A powerful header from a corner kick restored parity, with Raja’s centre‑back rising highest.
• 68' – Raja Club Athletic 2–1: A moment of individual brilliance: Raja’s winger cut inside from the right and curled a left‑footed shot into the far corner.

Tactical Story

Raja’s head coach introduced extra width in the second half, pushing full‑backs higher and stretching Meknes’s defensive line. The equaliser came from a set piece, a sign of Raja’s growing dominance. Once ahead, they dropped into a more conservative shape, inviting Meknes to push forward and then countering with pace.

Standout Players

Raja #11 (Winger) was the game‑changer, scoring a wonderful winner and providing constant menace on the flank. Raja #4 (Centre‑back) not only scored the equaliser but also marshalled the defence superbly in the closing stages.

Table Impact

Raja Club Athletic solidifies their position in the top three of the Botola Pro table, keeping the pressure on the league leaders. CODM Meknes, despite a spirited performance, remain in the relegation battle, and this defeat will sting given how well they played in the first half.