KAC de Kenitra 2–0 AS Mansouria
Morocco Botola 2 | July 23, 2026

KAC de Kenitra climbed to fourth in the Morocco Botola 2 standings after a convincing 2–0 victory over AS Mansouria at the Stade Municipal de Kenitra. A disciplined defensive display and clinical finishing in the second half secured maximum points for the home side.

First‑Half Stalemate

The opening 45 minutes were a cagey affair. Kenitra enjoyed the majority of possession but struggled to break down a compact Mansouria defense. The visitors’ best chance came from a counter‑attack in the 28th minute, but striker Youssef El Haddad fired straight at the goalkeeper. Kenitra’s Hicham Benali forced a smart save from the Mansouria keeper with a curling effort just before the break.

Second‑Half Breakthrough

Kenitra came out with renewed intensity after the restart. The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when midfielder Mohamed El Amrani latched onto a rebound inside the box and slotted home. Mansouria pushed forward in search of an equalizer, leaving gaps at the back. Kenitra doubled their lead in the 78th minute through a well‑executed counter‑attack, finished by substitute Adil Lemaalem after a precise through ball from Oussama Taktak.

Defensive Solidity

Kenitra’s backline, led by captain Hamza El Ouahabi, remained organized throughout, limiting Mansouria to only two shots on target. The clean sheet was Kenitra’s fifth of the season.

League Outlook

The victory moves Kenitra to within three points of the promotion places. Mansouria, meanwhile, drop to 12th, now just five points above the relegation zone.