USM Oujda and Chabab Atlas Khenifra Share Spoils in Entertaining Draw

In a lively encounter at the Stade d'honneur d'Oujda, USM Oujda and Chabab Atlas Khenifra played out a 1-1 draw in Morocco Botola 2 on June 27, 2026. Both sides had chances to win it, but ultimately had to settle for a point apiece.

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing an early error from the Khenifra defense. In the 14th minute, Oujda capitalized: a misplayed back-pass was intercepted by the striker, who rounded the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net to make it 1-0.

Chabab Atlas Khenifra responded well, gradually taking control of midfield. Their equalizer came just before the half-hour mark. A well-struck free kick from 25 yards sailed over the wall and dipped under the crossbar, giving the Oujda goalkeeper no chance. The score remained 1-1 at halftime.

The second half was an open affair, with both teams pushing for a winner. Oujda hit the post from a corner, while Khenifra squandered a golden opportunity when their striker fired wide from close range following a quick break. The tempo remained high until the final whistle, but neither side could find the decisive second goal.

Key events:

• 14' – Goal for USM Oujda (striker rounds keeper after defensive error)
• 28' – Goal for Chabab Atlas Khenifra (free kick beauty)
• 52' – Oujda hits the crossbar from a set piece
• 74' – Khenifra misses a sitter from six yards
• 90+3' – Late corner for Oujda cleared off the line

The draw leaves both teams in the mid-table pack of Botola 2, each with work to do to climb higher. Oujda will be disappointed not to have held the lead, while Khenifra will feel they could have pinched a win with better finishing.