Morocco: AS FAR move top of Botola standings despite stalemate with RS Berkane

AS FAR climbed to the top of Morocco’s Botola Pro D1 table after a goalless draw against Renaissance Sportive de Berkane in a rescheduled fixture played in Rabat.

The match, which took place on Wednesday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, saw the Military side held at home but still do enough to move level on points at the summit.

The result takes AS FAR to 31 points, the same total as Maghreb de Fès, effectively confirming their position as autumn champions based on their standing at this stage of the campaign.

While the draw denied AS FAR the opportunity to secure an outright lead, it extended their consistent run in the league and maintained their presence at the top end of the table.

Their ability to collect points even in tightly contested matches has been a defining feature of their campaign so far.

Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, meanwhile, gained a point that keeps them within reach of the leading pack.

The result moves them into fifth place with 27 points, placing them just ahead of COD Meknès, who sit sixth with 26 points.

For Berkane, the outcome reflects a steady accumulation of points in a competitive league environment.

The encounter itself was marked by a lack of clear scoring opportunities, with both sides unable to find a breakthrough over the course of the match.

Despite playing on home soil, AS FAR were unable to convert possession into goals, while Berkane remained organised defensively to secure a valuable away point.

Earlier on the same evening, Renaissance de Zemamra recorded a convincing victory away from home, defeating Olympic de Safi 3-1 at the El Massira Stadium.

That result provided a contrast to the stalemate in Rabat, offering goals and momentum for the visiting side.

The win lifts Renaissance de Zemamra into ninth place in the standings with 16 points.

They are now level on points with Olympique Dcheira and Kawkab de Marrakech, highlighting the tight nature of the mid-table positions in the league.

For Olympic de Safi, the defeat leaves them in a more precarious situation.

They remain in 14th place with 11 points, a position that reflects the challenges they have faced during the season.

The loss at home adds to the pressure as the campaign progresses.

The latest round of fixtures illustrates the competitive balance within the Botola Pro D1, where teams across the table continue to fight for position.

At the top, AS FAR and Maghreb de Fès remain closely matched, with little separating them as the league reaches a key phase.

AS FAR’s position as autumn champions underscores their consistency over the first part of the season.

While not every performance has resulted in victory, their ability to avoid defeat and accumulate points has been central to their standing.

For Berkane, the draw represents a solid outcome against one of the league’s leading sides.

Their placement in fifth keeps them within striking distance of the top positions, with further opportunities ahead to climb the table.

The victory for Renaissance de Zemamra, meanwhile, provides momentum as they seek to move further up the standings.

Their performance away from home suggests an ability to compete effectively beyond their own ground.

As the Botola season continues, the margins between teams remain narrow, both at the top and in the middle of the table.

Results such as these underline how each point can influence the overall standings.

With AS FAR now level at the summit, attention will turn to how they build on this position in the coming matches.

The race for the title remains open, with several teams still within reach and capable of influencing the outcome.