Defending champions MAS Fes moved to the top of the Botola Pro standings after beating Hassania Agadir 2-1 on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the 2026-27 Moroccan league season.
Anas El Mahraoui and John Mabasa scored before half-time to put MAS Fes in control at El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia.
Imad Riahi pulled one back for Hassania from the penalty spot in the second half, but the Souss club could not find an equaliser as MAS Fes held on for a second successive victory.
MAS Fes strike twice before the break
Both teams entered the game with three points after winning their opening fixtures, but MAS Fes made the stronger start.
El Mahraoui opened the scoring in the 26th minute, continuing his impressive beginning to the campaign after also scoring in the champions’ opening-day victory.
MAS Fes doubled their advantage 13 minutes later when Mabasa converted a penalty to make it 2-0.
The visitors took their two-goal lead into the interval and appeared to have established control of the contest.
Hassania rally after the break
Hassania responded strongly after half-time and were rewarded with a penalty in the 56th minute.
Riahi made no mistake from the spot to reduce the deficit and give the home side renewed belief.
The goal shifted the momentum as Hassania pushed for an equaliser, creating opportunities to level the score.
MAS Fes goalkeeper Salaheddine Chihab and his defence stood firm, while the champions also had chances to restore their two-goal advantage.
Neither side could find another goal, allowing MAS Fes to secure another 2-1 win.
Perfect start for title holders
MAS Fes had opened their title defence with a 2-1 comeback victory over Renaissance Zemamra, with Mabasa scoring from the penalty spot before El Mahraoui completed the turnaround.
Saturday’s result takes them to six points from two matches and puts them at the top of the early Botola standings.
Hassania remain on three points following their opening-day victory.
MAS Fes are also balancing their domestic campaign with continental football after progressing beyond Burkina Faso’s Rahimo FC in the preliminary round of the CAF Champions League.
The Moroccan champions are scheduled to face ASEC Mimosas in a two-legged Champions League qualifier later in October, adding another challenge to an already demanding start to their title defence.