Kawkab Marrakech take Moroccan league lead as Wydad Casablanca secure home victory

Wydad Casablanca moved into second place in the Moroccan league after a 1-0 win over Maghreb de Tetouan at Mohammed V Stadium in the sixth round of the competition.

The decisive moment came three minutes before half-time, when Wydad were awarded a penalty. Silver Janvoulamboussi converted from the spot in the 40th minute to put the home side ahead.

Both teams had exchanged attacks before the penalty, but neither could find a further goal. Wydad held on to their advantage until the final whistle to claim three points.

The result takes Wydad Casablanca to 11 points, leaving them second in the table. Maghreb de Tetouan remain on three points in the penultimate position.

Elsewhere in the same round, Kawkab Marrakech reached the top of the league with a 1-0 away win against Amal Tiznit.

Jawad Ghabra scored the only goal of the match in the 42nd minute, giving Kawkab Marrakech a victory that lifted them to 13 points.

Amal Tiznit remain on four points and sit 13th in the standings.