Renaissance de Berkane booked their place in the next round of the Morocco Cup with a convincing 3‑1 victory over Wydad Fes at the Stade Municipal de Berkane on May 17, 2026. The hosts produced a dominant display, with goals in each half sealing a comfortable progression.

Match Overview

From the opening minutes, Berkane imposed their style, pressing high and moving the ball quickly. Wydad Fes, who had knocked out two higher‑division sides earlier in the competition, struggled to cope with the pace and intensity of the home side. Berkane’s first goal came in the 12th minute when striker Youssef El Fahli finished off a flowing team move. Wydad equalized against the run of play just before half‑time, but Berkane responded immediately after the restart and never looked back.

Key Moments

12' – Renaissance de Berkane took the lead: a one‑two between El Fahli and winger Ayoub El Kaabi carved open the Wydad defense, and El Fahli slotted home.
42' – Wydad Fes equalized against the run of play: a long ball over the top found striker Soufiane Kaddouri, who lifted the ball over the onrushing keeper.
47' – Berkane regained the lead immediately after the restart: a corner was headed home by defender Mohamed Aziz.
68' – The decisive third goal: El Kaabi burst into the box, was brought down, and the referee pointed to the spot. Midfielder Zakaria Hadraf converted the penalty.
75' – Wydad Fes pushed forward, but Berkane’s goalkeeper made a fine save to keep the lead safe.

Tactical Story

Berkane’s 4‑2‑3‑1 formation allowed them to dominate the midfield battle. The full‑backs pushed high, providing width, while the two holding midfielders shielded the defense. Wydad Fes, set up in a 4‑4‑2, tried to stay compact but were overrun in the middle of the park. The visitors’ equalizer came from a rare mistake in the Berkane backline, but after the break, the home side tightened up and controlled the game. The penalty was a result of sustained pressure on the Wydad left‑back, who struggled all night against El Kaabi’s pace.

Standout Players

Youssef El Fahli (Berkane) – Scored the opener and was a constant threat with his movement.
Ayoub El Kaabi (Berkane) – Provided two assists and won the penalty; his dribbling caused chaos.
Zakaria Hadraf (Berkane) – Composed from the spot and controlled the tempo in midfield.

Season Impact

With this victory, Renaissance de Berkane advance to the quarter‑finals of the Morocco Cup, keeping alive their hopes of adding to their three previous cup titles. For Wydad Fes, a valiant cup run comes to an end, but they can be proud of their performances against higher‑division opposition. Berkane will now await the draw for the next round, hoping to continue their pursuit of silverware this season.