Fadlu Davids' Raja Casablanca return top of Botola Pro League

Fadlu Davids' Raja Club Athletic returned to the summit of the Botola Pro League after a narrow 1-0 win over Hassania Agadir.

Nigerian striker Mathias Oyewusi, who was lured from Ukraine topflight outfit FC Kolos Kovalivka in the January transfer window, scored the crucial goal in the 14th minute.

The Casablanca giants are one point clear at the top of the standings with 27 points amassed in 14 matches, albeit played four games more than their second-placed city rivals Wydad Athletic Club.

Davids has been tasked with sealing qualification for the CAF Champions League by virtue of clinching the league title, in addition to lifting domestic cup competitions.

The South African mentor took over the reins in September 2025, and has overseen 12 league matches, winning six, drawing five and losing once.

Raja return to Botola Pro League action on Sunday, 08 March, with a clash against bottom-placed Olympic Club de Safi, who advanced to the CAF Confederation Cup quarterfinals.

Hlayisani Magoro

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