Abdelhak Benchikha’s reign at Raja Casablanca is already over, just four months after taking charge. His dismissal comes in the wake of the club’s elimination from the Throne Cup, following a double defeat against AS FAR Rabat.
📉 Short-Lived Tenure
Benchikha, who was appointed on May 29, replaced Faouzi Benzarti, who had left the club after a failed salary negotiation. But Benchikha’s time at the helm didn’t last long either, with disappointing results sealing his fate.
🤝 Amicable Departure
Despite the early exit, the club and Benchikha mutually agreed to part ways, avoiding further conflict.
🇵🇹 José Romao Returns
To steady the ship, Raja turned to a familiar face: Portuguese coach José Romao, who previously led the club between 2008 and 2010. His return brings experience and knowledge of the Rajaoui environment, which may help stabilize the team after this early-season shake-up.
⚽ What’s Next for Raja?
After a rocky start to the season and a quick coaching change, expectations are high for Romao to deliver results, both in the league and in continental competitions.
