Morocco: Olympique Safi fans offered free transport to Throne Cup final in Fez

Olympique Safi supporters will be given free transportation to Fez for the 2024 Throne Cup final, after local authorities confirmed that an adequate fleet of buses will be mobilised to facilitate fan travel ahead of Sunday’s decisive clash with Renaissance de Berkane.

The initiative, organised in collaboration with the club and local officials, is aimed at ensuring a strong presence of OCS supporters at the Grand Stade de Fez.

The move has been welcomed by the club’s fanbase, who are eager to rally behind their team as they chase a historic first title in the competition.

The buses will operate a round-trip service between Safi and Fez on match day, allowing fans to make the journey and return home safely after the final whistle.

With a large turnout expected, club officials have encouraged supporters to register in advance and follow guidelines to ensure smooth coordination.

Olympique Safi head into the final with continental football already secured for next season.

Regardless of the result, they will feature in the CAF Confederation Cup, as opponents RS Berkane have already booked a place in the CAF Champions League by winning the Moroccan top flight.

For Safi, Sunday’s showdown offers a golden opportunity to claim their maiden Throne Cup crown.

The club reached the final once before, in 2016, but fell short against Maghreb Fez in Laayoune.

This time, they will hope to write a different story in the city of Fez.

Their opponents, Renaissance de Berkane, are no strangers to success in this competition.

The club is seeking its fourth Throne Cup triumph, having previously lifted the trophy against Widad Fez, Wydad Casablanca, and Raja Casablanca.

With both sides bringing rich narratives to the fixture, a compelling contest is expected.

As anticipation builds, Olympique Safi’s gesture to facilitate fan travel underlines the importance of the occasion.

The final promises not only footballing drama but also a powerful show of unity between a club and its supporters, all dreaming of silverware in what could be a defining chapter of the team’s history.