Raja Club Athletic axe looms as Senegal striker Ousmane Sakhou heads list of four facing exit

Raja Club Athletic are preparing for a significant squad shake-up after the club’s sports committee recommended the departure of three players as part of plans for the new season.

According to the committee’s final report on the composition of next season’s squad, Senegalese forward Ousmane Sakhou, Ayoub Mamouri and Othman Chraibi have all been placed on the exit list after failing to convince the technical staff.

The report concluded that the trio no longer fit into the coaching team’s plans following underwhelming spells at the club. Their performances and overall contribution since arriving at Raja reportedly fell short of expectations, leading the committee to recommend their removal from the squad ahead of the upcoming campaign.

The proposed departures underline Raja’s determination to revamp the team after an inconsistent season, with club officials seeking players capable of strengthening the squad and improving competitiveness across all competitions.

Bougrine’s future also hangs in the balance

The summer clear-out could extend beyond the three recommended exits, with midfielder Saber Bougrine also facing an uncertain future at the Casablanca giants.

While no final decision has been made on the midfielder, uncertainty over his role under the club’s plans for next season has cast serious doubt over his long-term future. His departure is increasingly viewed as a realistic possibility as Raja continue evaluating their squad.

The committee’s recommendations form part of a broader restructuring strategy designed to reshape the team before the new campaign. Club officials are expected to accelerate recruitment in the coming weeks as they target fresh additions capable of raising the overall quality of the squad.

Raja are aiming to assemble a more competitive group after identifying several areas in need of improvement.

The anticipated departures would free up space for new signings while giving the coaching staff greater flexibility to build a team capable of challenging for domestic honours and making a stronger impact in continental competition.