Khafi Criticizes Refereeing: 'The Free-Kick Awarded to RS Berkane Affected Us; We Hope to Delight Our Fans with One or Two Titles'

T.E (Elbotola)

26 February 2026at11:42

Raja Club Athletic player Ismail Khafi criticized the referee's decision to award a free-kick to RS Berkane, which led to their equalizer (1-1) in Wednesday's postponed seventh-round match of the Professional League.

Khafi stated in press remarks: "We were aiming for all three points, and our position in the standings demanded it. We hope to make up for this in upcoming matches. We gave our all, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. We hope to compensate for this draw in Agadir and Safi, God willing, and conclude the first half of the season in a strong position."

Regarding the refereeing, he added: "Referees can make mistakes and can be correct. That particular incident, the free-kick, affected us somewhat. However, we thank God for everything and hope that such situations do not recur in future matches. We aim to make amends for this result in our upcoming fixtures."

Khafi concluded by addressing the fans: "Raja Club Athletic supporters are always present and dedicated. We hope to delight our fans with a title or two."

Q&A

What was Ismail Khafi's main criticism after the RS Berkane match?

Ismail Khafi's main criticism after the RS Berkane match was directed at the referee's decision to award a free-kick, which directly led to RS Berkane's equalizer. He felt this particular incident significantly affected Raja Club Athletic's performance and the final result.

How did the draw against RS Berkane impact Raja Club Athletic's season goals?

The draw against RS Berkane impacted Raja Club Athletic's season goals by preventing them from securing three crucial points, which Khafi stated their position in the standings demanded. The team now aims to compensate for this result in upcoming fixtures to finish the first half strongly.

What are Raja Club Athletic's aspirations for the remainder of the season?

Raja Club Athletic's aspirations for the remainder of the season include making amends for recent results in their upcoming matches and concluding the first half in a strong position. Ismail Khafi also expressed the team's hope to delight their dedicated fans by winning one or two titles.

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