Togolese striker Justin Yere has described his challenging first season with Moroccan side Maghreb Association Sportive (MAS) Fez, after moving from ASKO Kara last summer. Despite arriving in Morocco as one of Togo’s top talents, having finished the 2022-2023 season as the leading scorer in the D1 Lonato league with 17 goals in 26 matches, Yere’s time in Botola Pro has been far from smooth.
Reflecting on his time with MAS Fez, the 27-year-old admitted to a difficult adjustment period in an unfamiliar league and club.
Speaking in an interview with 228Foot, Yere detailed the hurdles he faced in his debut season.
“It’s been a complicated adventure for me,” Yere said candidly.
“I arrived in a new championship, at a new club, so everything was different. It took time for me to adapt.”
The striker’s first match with MAS Fez gave hope of a successful campaign as he made an immediate impact by scoring twice on his debut.
However, things quickly unraveled for the Togolese forward after suffering an injury just days later.
What followed was a string of difficulties that derailed his season.
“Everything seemed to start well with a double in my debut for MAS Fez,” Yere recalled.
“But only a few days later, I got injured, and that’s when my ordeal truly began.
The club failed to provide adequate treatment for my injury, and I found myself dealing with unpaid match bonuses as well.
I didn’t know which way to turn. Since mid-season, I’ve been forced to manage everything on my own, and I’m still struggling with it now.”
Yere’s experience in Morocco was compounded by what he described as a lack of support from the club’s medical staff.
The striker was left to fend for himself, trying to recover from his injury without proper care, which further hampered his performance on the pitch.
His frustration was palpable as he explained how the club’s mismanagement had left him dealing with not just physical pain but also financial uncertainty.
Under contract with MAS Fez until 2026, Yere remains hopeful that the coming season will bring better fortunes.
His focus now is on making a full recovery from his injury and getting back to the level of performance that made him such a sought-after player in Togo.
“I just want to recover fully and get back to doing what I do best—scoring goals and helping my team succeed,” he said.
For Justin Yere, the past season has been a test of resilience.
While his journey at MAS Fez began with promise, it has evolved into a challenging ordeal of injuries, unpaid wages, and uncertainty.
As the 2024-2025 season approaches, the striker will be aiming to put these struggles behind him and return stronger on the field.
