Raja Club Athletic snatched a dramatic 4-3 victory away to Renaissance Zmamra in a Botola Pro thriller on June 17, 2026. The match, played under the floodlights at the Stade Municipal de Zemamra, delivered end-to-end action, five second‑half goals, and a stoppage‑time winner that sent the visiting fans into raptures.

Match Overview

Raja came into the contest looking to solidify their position near the top of the Botola Pro table, while Renaissance Zmamra aimed to climb away from the relegation zone. What unfolded was an open, high‑tempo encounter that saw Raja take an early lead, only for the hosts to fight back twice before the Eagles eventually prevailed.

Key Moments

• 12’ – Raja open the scoring: A sweeping counter‑attack finished by Soufiane Rahimi gave the visitors a deserved early advantage.
• 28’ – Zmamra equalise: A deflected free‑kick from captain Mourad Ouzani caught Raja goalkeeper Anas Zniti off guard.
• 45’+2 – Raja restore lead: Marouane Hadhoudi headed home from a corner just before half‑time.
• 58’ – Zmamra level again: Striker Youssef El Fahli turned smartly in the box and fired low into the far corner.
• 74’ – Raja go 3‑2 up: A crisp team move ended with substitute Abdelilah Hafidi slotting home from close range.
• 82’ – Zmamra equalise again (!): A speculative long‑range effort from El Fahli took a heavy deflection and looped over Zniti.
• 90’+3 – Raja win it: The ball dropped to midfielder Mohamed Douik in the box, and he smashed a left‑footed volley into the roof of the net.

Tactical Story

Raja dominated possession but were repeatedly undone by Zmamra’s rapid transitions. The hosts sat deep and relied on the pace of El Fahli and winger Hamza Moujahid to hit on the break. Raja’s full‑backs pushed high, leaving gaps that Zmamra exploited well. In the end, it was Raja’s superior individual quality – especially from the bench – that made the difference.

Standout Players

Youssef El Fahli (Zmamra) scored twice and was a constant menace with his movement. Abdelilah Hafidi (Raja) changed the game after coming on, scoring one and assisting the winner. Mohamed Douik (Raja) kept his nerve to score the decisive goal in stoppage time.

Impact on the Standings

The victory kept Raja within two points of the top spot in the Botola Pro, while Renaissance Zmamra remained in the bottom half, three points above the relegation play‑off place.