Botola Pro D1: Olympic Safi edge Kawkab Marrakech to climb out of relegation zone

Olympic Club de Safi secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Kawkab Marrakech on Friday, a result that lifts them temporarily out of the relegation zone in the Botola Pro D1 “Inwi” league.

The match, played at the El Massira Stadium in Safi as part of the 24th round of fixtures, was decided by a first-half goal from Salaheddine Errahouli, who struck in the 44th minute to settle a tightly contested encounter.

The result proved crucial for Olympic Safi, who had been battling near the bottom of the table.

Their win takes them to 18 points, moving them up to 14th place, level with Olympique Dcheira, and offering renewed hope in their fight to avoid relegation as the season enters its decisive stages.

Despite the narrow margin, Olympic Safi showed greater urgency in a match where clear chances were limited.

The breakthrough came just before the interval when Errahouli capitalised on a key moment to give the home side a lead they would not relinquish.

Kawkab Marrakech, meanwhile, were unable to find a response after conceding late in the first half.

They struggled to convert possession into meaningful opportunities and were left to rue missed chances as they fell to a defeat that keeps them in eighth place on 30 points.

The visitors had arrived with ambitions of strengthening their mid-table position, but Olympic Safi’s defensive discipline in the second half ensured they were unable to mount a successful comeback.

After the break, Safi focused on managing the game, maintaining their shape and limiting space for Kawkab’s attacking players.

The home side’s organisation proved effective as they held on through the final whistle to secure three valuable points.

The win is expected to provide a boost in confidence for Olympic Safi as they continue their push to avoid relegation.

With the league entering its final stretch, every point is becoming increasingly important in the battle at the bottom of the table.

For Kawkab Marrakech, the defeat represents a setback in their bid to climb further up the standings, with consistency remaining an issue as the season progresses.