Marrakech Heartbreak as Agadir Snatch 3-2 Win in Botola Pro Opener

Kawkab Marrakech’s dreams of a perfect Botola Pro season start crumbled in stoppage time as Hassania Agadir stole a staggering 3-2 victory on the road. The visitors scripted a comeback for the ages after trailing 2-1 with 15 minutes left, leaving the Stade El Harti in stunned silence.

Agadir’s Lightning Strike Silences Marrakech

Hassania Agadir needed just 180 seconds to land the first blow. Hicham Moumadi timed his run perfectly to meet Iliasse Riahi’s through ball, slotting past the keeper before Marrakech’s defense had blinked. The hosts nearly leveled immediately when Youssef Raiani won a penalty—only to sky his 10th-minute spot kick onto the roof of the net, clutching his face in disbelief.

Essallami and Maamouri Swing Momentum

Kawkab Marrakech’s redemption arrived in the 33rd minute when Saad Essallami pounced on a defensive error, thundering home from 12 yards to ignite the raucous home support. The comeback felt inevitable after the break as Abderraouf Maamouri put them ahead on 63 minutes, tapping in Essallami’s selfless square pass after a devastating counterattack.

Riahi’s Penalty Sparks Agadir’s Resurrection

Just as Marrakech seemed in control, Hamza Rafa’s reckless yellow-card challenge gifted Agadir a lifeline. Riahi buried the 68th-minute penalty with icy composure, setting up a frantic finale. Substitute Soufiane Benyachou sent the traveling fans into delirium in the 85th minute, stabbing home Abdelkarim Ait Brayim’s cross to complete the smash-and-grab.

A Night of Contrasts in Botola Pro

For Kawkab Marrakech, this defeat will sting like an open wound—dominant for 70 minutes only to collapse under late pressure. Agadir’s bench depth proved decisive, with all five substitutes contributing to the fightback. The visitors now carry roaring momentum into Matchday 2, while Marrakech must pick through the wreckage of missed chances.

Key Moments

3′ ⚽ Hassania Agadir — H. Moumadi (assist: I. Riahi)

33′ ⚽ Kawkab Marrakech — S. Essallami

63′ ⚽ Kawkab Marrakech — A. Maamouri (assist: S. Essallami)

68′ ⚽ Hassania Agadir — I. Riahi

85′ ⚽ Hassania Agadir — S. Benyachou (assist: A. Ait Brayim)