Renaissance Sportive de Berkane made history on Saturday night, securing their first-ever Moroccan championship title with a 1-1 draw against Ittihad Touarga. This triumph guarantees the club from the Oriental region a spot in next season's CAF TotalEnergies Champions League. The result, achieved on the 25th matchday, cements Berkane's top position with 60 points—an unassailable 15-point lead over second-placed FAR Rabat, with five matches still to play. Berkane's dominance this season has been remarkable, boasting an impressive record of 18 wins, six draws, and just one defeat, suffered against Fath Union Sport. Their consistency has set them apart as the league's standout team. In the decisive match against Ittihad Touarga, Berkane struggled against a solid defense in a tense first half. The breakthrough came in the 66th minute when Oussama Melioui, assisted by Mohamed Al-Morabit, opened the scoring. However, the home side quickly equalized. Despite the draw, the single point was enough to crown Berkane as champions. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) acknowledged Berkane's achievement, with its president, Fouzi Lekjaa, extending congratulations: «On behalf of the Executive Committee, I would like to extend my sincerest congratulations to Renaissance Sportive de Berkane for winning the Botola Pro title for the first time in their history». The FRMF statement also highlighted Berkane's dominance throughout the season and their comfortable lead in the standings. With five matches remaining, Berkane's next challenge will be to maintain their momentum and prepare for upcoming competitions.
