CODM Meknes Stun Chabab Atlas Khenifra in Morocco Cup Upset

CODM Meknes booked their place in the next round of the Morocco Cup with a composed 2–0 away victory over Chabab Atlas Khenifra on May 18, 2026. The visitors produced a disciplined defensive display and struck twice on the counter to secure a famous result on the road.

First Half: Cautious Start, Crucial Opening Goal

Both sides began cautiously in a cup tie where mistakes are often punished. Chabab Atlas Khenifra enjoyed the majority of possession in the opening 20 minutes but failed to test the CODM goalkeeper. Against the run of play, Meknes broke the deadlock just before the half-hour mark. A swift transition caught the home defence out of position, and the forward slotted home with clinical precision.

Second Half: Chabab Push for Equalizer but Punished Again

Trailing by a single goal, Chabab Atlas Khenifra pushed forward after the break in search of an equalizer. They created a handful of half-chances, but the CODM backline held firm. As the hosts committed men forward, Meknes struck on the break again in the 78th minute, doubling their lead with a composed finish from a narrow angle. The away side then shut up shop to see out the victory.

What the Result Means

For CODM Meknes, advancing in the Morocco Cup provides a welcome boost and the opportunity for a deep run. Chabab Atlas Khenifra will rue their inability to convert possession into goals, and their cup journey ends at this stage. The match demonstrated the fine margins that define knockout football in Morocco.