HIBAPRESS – Sports
The National Professional Football League announced on Monday evening the official date for the "Casablanca Derby" match between the traditional rivals Raja Club Athletic and Wydad Athletic Club, to be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, at the Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca.
The confirmation of the match at the "Donor" stadium came after the decision to keep the complex open for local matches, contrary to what was previously planned regarding its closure for maintenance and technical improvements, in preparation for hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The league confirmed that scheduling the derby on this date and at this stadium indicates that the closure process will be postponed until after the official handover of the facility to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), as part of the organizational preparation plan for the awaited continental championship. This summit comes under special circumstances for both sides, as Raja seeks to confirm its strong start this season, while Wydad hopes to regain its balance and achieve a morale-boosting victory for its fans. The derby is expected to witness a large crowd, with strict organizational measures being implemented due to the sensitivity of the match and its importance in the race for the top spot in the professional league.
