Kawkab Marrakech vs Ittihad Tanger - Botola Pro

Few would have predicted the narrative arc that brings Kawkab Marrakech and Ittihad Tanger together at the home ground on October 10, 2026, and the underdog storyline only adds to the Botola Pro occasion. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul on Wednesday as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

There is plenty riding on this Botola Pro encounter for Kawkab Marrakech and Ittihad Tanger alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Kawkab Marrakech are mired in a difficult campaign, DDDWL over their last five and a paltry win rate of 0% painting a bleak picture. Ittihad Tanger have found wins elusive, WWLDL in their last five underscoring a win rate of 0%. One side has leaned on a miserly defence, the other on a free-scoring attack, and the meeting of those contrasting strengths promises an intriguing tactical subtext. The midfielder faces a significant period on the sidelines after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the recent FIFA World Cup.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Kawkab Marrakech favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Ittihad Tanger are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. It meant City had a three-man defence of Josko Gvardiol, Abdukodir Khusanov and Ruben Dias when in possession.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Tottenham signed the former Brighton star earlier this summer, and De Zerbi has now revealed how he messaged the defender to join the club after Brighton’s match against Everton.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. Whatever the outcome, the Botola Pro fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.