Raja Casablanca beat Ittihad Tangier as El Djennani closes in on permanent coaching role

Raja Casablanca secured a 2-0 victory over Ittihad Tangier to record their second consecutive win under interim coach Abdelkrim El Djennani in the Moroccan Inwi Professional League.

The Green Eagles claimed all three points at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca on Sunday in their seventh-round encounter, with Ayman Barquq and Al-Amloud getting on the scoresheet.

The victory has strengthened El Djennani’s position, with Raja officials expected to consider making his interim appointment permanent.

Barquq and Al-Amloud seal Raja victory

Raja took the lead in the seventh minute after Ayman Barquq converted a penalty to put the hosts ahead.

The Casablanca side maintained their advantage before Al-Amloud doubled their lead in the final minute of the first half.

Despite the remaining time, Ittihad Tangier were unable to find a response as Raja held on to secure a comfortable 2-0 win.

El Djennani strengthens case for permanent appointment

The result marked El Djennani’s second successive victory since taking charge of Raja following the departure of Spanish coach Paco Jemez.

Sunday’s match was his second appearance in the Green Eagles’ technical area since succeeding the former coach.

His impressive start has increased expectations that Raja’s management will move to hand him the permanent coaching position, ending his current interim arrangement.

Raja climb to third place

The victory takes Raja Casablanca to third place in the league standings with 12 points after seven rounds.

Ittihad Tangier, meanwhile, remain seventh with 10 points following their defeat in Casablanca.