El Jabli wonder goal sends Maghreb de Fès top after Wydad win

Maghreb de Fès moved to the top of the Botola Pro D1 standings after a late goal secured a 1-0 victory over Wydad Casablanca in a rescheduled league fixture.

The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Driss El Jabli found the net to seal the win for Maghreb de Fes in front of their home supporters.

The match, part of the rescheduled 12th round of the Moroccan top flight, remained closely contested for much of the game, with both sides struggling to break the deadlock.

Wydad Casablanca, one of the league’s strongest sides, held firm defensively but were ultimately undone late on.

Wydad Casablanca pushed for a result but were unable to convert their efforts into goals, leaving the home side to capitalise on their opportunity in the closing stages.

El Jabli’s strike proved to be the difference in a match defined by fine margins, with Maghreb de Fès showing patience before delivering the decisive blow.

The goal not only secured three important points but also reshaped the top of the league standings.

Following the victory, Maghreb de Fès now sit provisionally in first place with 31 points from 15 matches.

Wydad Casablanca drop to second on 30 points, level with AS FAR, who have played one game fewer, while Raja Casablanca remain in contention with the same number of matches played as Wydad.

The result adds further tension to the title race, with several clubs closely grouped at the top of the table.

As the season progresses, each match is expected to carry increasing significance in determining the final standings.

For Maghreb de Fès, the win represents a key moment in their campaign, demonstrating their ability to compete with the league’s leading teams.

Wydad, meanwhile, will look to respond quickly as the battle for top position continues.