The Moroccan Professional Football League, also known as Botola Pro, has released the schedule for the first round of the upcoming season. The league is set to kick off on Thursday, September 24, 2026, with a match between Amal Tiznit and Ittihad Tanger at the Stade Al Beshir in Mohammedia. The match is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM local time.

On the same day, Union Touarga will face Al Fath Al Riadhi at the Stade de la Ville in Rabat, starting at 4:00 PM local time. Meanwhile, in Jadida, Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi will host Club Maknassi at the Stade Abdelali Anouar, with the match starting at 6:00 PM local time. In Casablanca, Wydad AC will face Widad Tlemcen at the Stade Mohammed V, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

The following day, Saturday, September 26, 2026, will see several more matches take place. At the Stade Saniat Rmel in Tangier, Moghreb Tétouan will host Nahdat Berkane, starting at 4:00 PM local time. In Fez, MAS Fès will face Nahdat Zemamra, with the match starting at 6:00 PM local time. Meanwhile, in Marrakech, Kawkab Marrakech will host Hassania Agadir at the Stade Al Harthy, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It's worth noting that the match between AS FAR and Raja CA has been postponed to a later date. The exact reason for the postponement is not specified, but fans of both teams will have to wait a little longer to see their teams in action. The rest of the teams, however, are ready to kick off the new season and compete for the top spot in the league.

The Moroccan Professional Football League is one of the most popular sports leagues in Morocco, with a large following and a rich history. The league features some of the best teams in the country, including Wydad AC, Raja CA, and AS FAR. These teams have a long history of competing at the highest level, both domestically and internationally.

In last season's standings, MAS Fès finished in first place with 59 points, followed closely by Nahdat Berkane with 57 points. Raja CA and AS FAR finished third and fourth, respectively, with 56 and 55 points. The new season promises to be just as exciting, with all teams looking to make their mark and bring home the championship title.

Fans of Moroccan football are eagerly anticipating the start of the new season, and the first round of matches promises to be an exciting and action-packed affair. With several top teams in action, fans can expect to see some high-quality football and intense competition. The league is set to be a thrilling ride, and fans will be eagerly watching to see which teams emerge as the top contenders.

Key points

  • The Moroccan Professional Football League schedule for the first round has been announced, with several exciting matches set to take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, and Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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