Raja achieves third place in Dubai challenge cup with victory over Wuhan

Moroccan club Raja Casablanca secured a third-place finish in the Dubai Friendly Challenge Cup by defeating China’s Wuhan with a solitary goal.

Mehdi Mhoubi scored the only goal for Raja from a penalty kick in the 27th minute of the match.

المهدي موهوب يسجل هدف التقدم لـ #الرجاء_الرياضي المغربي في الدقيقة 27
الرجاء الرياضي 1 × 0 ووهان ثري تاونز pic.twitter.com/WrI9QuH23s

— قناة دبي الرياضية (@dubaisportstv) January 28, 2024

Raja clinched the bronze medal, while Wuhan settled for the fourth position in the tournament.

Raja had previously lost in the semifinals to Zamalek in a penalty shootout after the original time ended in a 2-2 draw for both teams.

Wuhan, on the other hand, suffered a 3-1 defeat against Al Ahli Jeddah in the semifinal clash.

The friendly tournament provided an opportunity for the participating teams to test their mettle and fine-tune their strategies ahead of the resumption of their respective domestic leagues.

Raja Casablanca’s victory over Wuhan adds a positive note to their recent performances, setting the stage for their future endeavors on both the national and international fronts.