Jeunesse Sportive Massira 3–1 Raja de Beni Mellal: Massira Dominate in Botola 2 Home Thriller

Sunday, 5 July 2026 – Jeunesse Sportive Massira produced an impressive attacking display to defeat Raja de Beni Mellal 3–1 at Stade Municipal de Laâyoune in the Moroccan Botola 2. The home side’s relentless pressure in the second half proved too much for the visitors, who had briefly levelled the scores after falling behind.

The win lifts Massira into the upper half of the Botola 2 table, while Raja de Beni Mellal remain in the relegation zone, struggling to find consistency.

Match Overview

Massira started brightly and took the lead inside ten minutes. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with Youssef Aït Bennasser firing a low drive into the bottom corner. The home fans were in full voice as their team dominated possession early on.

However, Raja de Beni Mellal grew into the game and equalised in the 32nd minute. Striker Zakaria El Mourabit latched onto a long ball and held off his marker before slotting past Massira goalkeeper Amine Bouchta. The goal gave the visitors a foothold, but Massira responded brilliantly after the break.

Key Moments

• 9’ – 1–0: Aït Bennasser scores from close range after a neat pass from winger Hamza El Kaouakibi.
• 32’ – 1–1: El Mourabit equalises with a composed finish after a defensive slip.
• 50’ – 2–1: Striker Mohamed Oubaha heads home from a corner to restore Massira’s lead.
• 75’ – 3–1: Substitute Ayoub Benhoussa completes the scoring with a solo run and a powerful strike into the top corner.

Tactical Story

Massira head coach Mustapha Khalfi set his team up in a 4–2–3–1, focusing on width and quick transitions. The full-backs pushed high, and the midfield duo of Ismail Belkadi and Reda Haddad provided solid cover. Raja de Beni Mellal attempted to sit deep and hit on the counter, but once Massira scored the second goal early in the second half, the visitors lost shape and rarely threatened again.

Massira’s set-piece threat was also a crucial factor; both the first and second goals came from crosses into the box, and the home side’s physicality told in the air.

Standout Performers

• Mohamed Oubaha (Massira): A commanding presence in attack, won headers and scored the vital second goal.
• Ayoub Benhoussa (Massira): Came off the bench to kill the game with a stunning individual effort.
• Hamza El Kaouakibi (Massira): Provided two assists and caused constant problems down the wing.

Impact on Botola 2 Standings

Massira move up to 6th place with 28 points, just three points outside the promotion play-off spots. Meanwhile, Raja de Beni Mellal drop to 14th, now four points from safety. The result highlights the gap in quality between the two sides, with Massira looking like genuine contenders for a top-four finish.

Jeunesse Sportive Massira travel next to face bottom side Chabab Atlas Khénifra, while Raja de Beni Mellal host CODM Meknès in a crucial relegation six-pointer.