Morocco’s top referee Jalal Jiyed to officiate FAR Rabat-Berkane clash

The Moroccan league braces for another explosive chapter in one of its most compelling rivalries as the Technical Directorate of Arbitration confirms the officiating team for the rescheduled clash between AS FAR and RS Berkane.

Set for Wednesday at the iconic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, this Matchday 12 fixture of the Moroccan Professional Football League carries enormous weight—not just in the title race, but also in the growing tension between two sides that have already shared high-stakes battles this season.

The responsibility of maintaining order in this heated encounter has been handed to experienced international referee Jalal Jiyed. Known for his composure and firm decision-making, Jiyed will be supported by assistants Mustapha Akarkad and Rehane Achraf.

In the VAR booth, Mohamed Baroudi will oversee video reviews, assisted by Abdel Samad Abertoun—a setup designed to ensure accuracy in what promises to be a fiercely contested tie.

The stakes could hardly be higher. AS FAR currently sit second on the table with 30 points from 14 matches, breathing down the necks of leaders MAS Fes, who hold a slender one-point advantage having played a game more.

Meanwhile, defending champions RS Berkane find themselves in fifth place with 26 points. While still within striking distance, Berkane know that anything less than victory could deal a serious blow to their title defense ambitions.

This fixture comes with fresh emotional undercurrents. Just days ago, AS FAR knocked RS Berkane out of the CAF Champions League semi-finals with a 2-1 aggregate triumph—booking their place in the final and dealing a painful setback to Berkane.

Now, the Orange Boys have an immediate chance at redemption, while AS FAR will aim to reinforce their dominance and carry their continental momentum into the domestic front.

In another rescheduled fixture, Olympique Safi will host Renaissance Zemamra at the Al Massira Stadium.

Referee Said Belfaid will officiate that encounter, assisted by Saleh Boujemaa and Aziz Bounoula.

With title implications, recent history, and pride all on the line, Wednesday’s clash in Rabat promises drama, intensity, and potentially defining moments in the Moroccan league season. The spotlight will not only be on the players—but also on the officiating team tasked with keeping the contest fair in what could be a season-shaping showdown.