Ittihad Tanger and Moghreb Tétouan draw in Northern Derby

The Northern Derby between Ittihad Tanger and Moghreb Tétouan ended in a 1-1 draw at the Grand Stade de Tanger during the second round of the professional football league. Moghreb Tétouan took an early lead in the 34th minute through Mouad Kermoun, assisted by Diaa Eddin Daoudi.

Ittihad Tanger equalized in the 57th minute with a header from Younes Najari following a cross from Sofiane Ahnaash. Despite intense pressure from the home side in the second half, Tétouan's goalkeeper, Benabid, made several key saves. In stoppage time, Moghreb Tétouan was awarded a penalty, but Yassine El Karachna failed to convert, leaving the match tied.

Beyond the sporting action, the match was marked by political messaging from the stands. The ultra group ‘Hercules’, associated with Ittihad Tanger, displayed a banner in Arabic regarding the status of Ceuta and Melilla, stating that the cities are a right of their legitimate owners that will return.