Raja Club Athletic have been plunged deeper into uncertainty after a 2-0 defeat to Kawkab Marrakech increased pressure on head coach Fadlo Davids and fuelled growing unrest among supporters.
The loss, suffered on Tuesday evening during the 23rd round of the Moroccan Professional Championship, has intensified scrutiny surrounding the South African coach’s future, with indications that he could now be close to leaving his position.
Raja entered the match hoping to revive their campaign and strengthen their position in the league standings, but the result instead deepened concerns over the team’s recent performances and ability to meet expectations set at the start of the season.
The match turned decisively in favour of Kawkab Marrakech after Raja defender Badr Benoun was sent off in the 74th minute, leaving the visitors to play the closing stages with ten men.
Kawkab Marrakech quickly capitalised on their numerical advantage.
Hamza El Jannati opened the scoring in the 78th minute, putting the home side ahead as Raja struggled to reorganise defensively following the dismissal.
The pressure continued into stoppage time when Saleh Al-Salami added a second goal to secure victory for the Marrakech club and seal an important three points against one of Morocco’s biggest teams.
The result has left Raja facing renewed criticism from supporters and increased uncertainty surrounding the direction of the club.
According to information cited by the WinWin platform, the match is expected to be one of the decisive moments in determining the future of Davids, with dissatisfaction growing over the team’s performances and results in recent weeks.
Raja have now slipped to fifth place in the league standings with 42 points, a position viewed by many within the club as far below expectations.
The club had entered the season with ambitions of competing strongly for top honours, but recent setbacks have raised doubts over whether those objectives can still be achieved.
Criticism from supporters intensified immediately after the defeat, with many fans voicing frustration over both the team’s displays and its inability to secure consistent results.
Calls for urgent action have also increased, as sections of the fanbase demand swift decisions from the club’s leadership in an attempt to prevent the season from slipping further away.
While Raja’s management has yet to announce a final decision regarding Davids’ position, discussions are expected to take place in the coming hours as club officials evaluate possible next steps.
Several scenarios are reportedly being considered, including a change in technical leadership, as pressure continues to mount on the coaching staff.
For now, the South African coach remains in charge, but the latest defeat has left his future hanging in the balance.
With Raja drifting away from the positions required to challenge for their pre-season targets, the coming days could prove decisive for both Davids and the club’s campaign.
