As Raja Club Athletic of Casablanca navigates the current international break, the technical staff led by newly appointed head coach Abdelkrim El Jinani is aggressively fine-tuning the squad's tactical approach. With crucial continental and domestic campaigns looming on the horizon, the Green Eagles are prioritizing rigorous match fitness to maintain their competitive edge.
Strategic Friendlies to Sharpen the Squad in Casablanca
According to reports from Moroccan sports outlet infosports, Raja is actively coordinating a high-profile friendly fixture against reigning domestic league champions MAS Fes. The two clubs are currently finalizing the specific date and venue for the showdown, which promises to serve as an invaluable test for El Jinani's men.
This prospective clash follows an earlier lined-up friendly against Renaissance Zemamra, scheduled to take place at the prestigious Raja Club Academy in Casablanca. These preparatory encounters are designed to integrate new tactical schemes and evaluate player readiness before competitive fixtures resume across Morocco.
Preparing for the CAF Confederation Cup and Domestic Resumption
The strategic planning comes hot on the heels of Raja's official announcement appointing Abdelkrim El Jinani as the permanent head coach of the senior squad on a one-year renewable contract. El Jinani faces an immediate baptism of fire as Raja prepares to kick off their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign against Togo's ASKO de Kara.
Raja has been drawn into a formidable Group A, which also features Egyptian powerhouse Al Ahly and Angola's Primeiro de Agosto. The Casablanca giants are fully mobilized to secure a top-two finish and advance deep into the knockout stages of Africa's prestigious club competition. Meanwhile, the Moroccan Professional League has confirmed that domestic action will resume on Friday, November 27, giving clubs ample time to readjust following the conclusion of the international window.
As reported by yallakora.com.
