Officiating storm erupts in Morocco

Tensions in Moroccan football have hit another boiling point after Hassania Agadir officially protested their defeat to AS FAR in the 20th round of the Botola Pro.

The Souss-based side didn’t hold back.

In a strongly worded protest letter, Hassania Agadir accused the match officials of making a series of controversial decisions that they believe directly influenced the outcome of the game. The club’s frustration reflects a growing sense of unrest across the league, where officiating standards are increasingly coming under the spotlight.

Known as Ghazala Souss, Hassania’s reaction is not happening in isolation—it’s part of a wider pattern.

Heavyweights like Wydad AC and Raja Club Athletic have already lodged similar complaints this season, raising serious concerns with the league over what they describe as inconsistent and questionable refereeing.

That’s the real story here.

This is no longer just about one match; it’s a league-wide credibility issue brewing in real time.

With multiple clubs now publicly challenging officiating decisions, pressure is mounting on the Moroccan Professional League to respond decisively. Silence or inaction at this stage could further erode trust among clubs, players, and supporters.

And with the title race and continental qualification spots on the line, every decision matters more than ever.

For Hassania Agadir, this protest is about justice.

For Moroccan football, it’s about accountability.

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Kwaku Nii
Kwaku Nii is an experienced football writer with a strong background in African football reporting. He has spent over five years working as a freelance journalist, covering matches, transfers and key developments across the continent.He is university educated and has built a reputation for his deep knowledge of the African game, supported by a wide network of contacts within the football industry.Kwaku brings valuable insight, consistency and on-the-ground perspective to his reporting, making him a trusted voice in covering African football stories.He is currently a Staff Writer at African.Football, where he contributes to delivering informed, engaging and reliable football content to a global audience.

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