Raja Casablanca cruise past Olympique Safi 2-0

Raja dominate Safi in 2-0 Botola Pro victory

Raja Casablanca delivered a clinical away performance to defeat Olympique Safi 2-0 in Matchday 30 of Morocco’s Botola Pro. The visitors took control early and never relented, with Abdelilah Khafifi and Ismail Khafi finding the net either side of halftime.

First half: Raja strike first

The match began with typical intensity as both sides traded early yellow cards – Safi’s Adil Ouhatti in the 18th minute and Raja’s Ismail Mokadem four minutes later. The breakthrough came in the 38th minute when Khafifi slotted home from Aymen Barkok’s assist, giving Raja a deserved lead they’d take into halftime.

Second half: Khafi puts game to bed

Safi made two substitutions at the 58-minute mark, but Raja responded immediately with a triple change of their own. The tactical shuffle paid dividends when Khafi doubled the lead in the 64th minute, finishing off Mohamed Boulacsout’s setup. Raja thought they’d added a third through Mohamed Mchakhchekh in the 82nd minute, but VAR intervened to disallow the goal.

What this means

The result solidifies Raja’s position near the top of the Botola Pro table as the season enters its final stretch. For Safi, it’s another disappointing result in a campaign that’s failed to meet expectations. Both teams now prepare for their next league fixtures, with Raja looking to maintain momentum and Safi desperate to climb away from the lower reaches of the table.

Key Moments

38′ ⚽ Raja Casablanca — A. Khafifi (assist: A. Barkok)

64′ ⚽ Raja Casablanca — I. Khafi (assist: M. Boulacsout)