Results

Morocco Cup 06/29 17:55 1 RSB Berkane v OC Safi L 6-7
Morocco Cup 06/22 19:00 2 MAT Tetouan v RSB Berkane W 0-3
Morocco Cup 06/15 19:00 3 FAR Rabat v RSB Berkane W 7-8
Morocco Coupe d’Excellence 06/10 19:00 - Wydad Fès v RSB Berkane L 1-0
Morocco Coupe d’Excellence 06/04 18:00 - RSB Berkane v USM Oujda W 3-1
Morocco Cup 06/01 19:00 4 Kawkab Marrakech v RSB Berkane W 0-3
CAF Confederations Cup 05/25 13:00 1 Simba Sports Club v RSB Berkane D 1-1
CAF Confederations Cup 05/17 19:00 1 RSB Berkane v Simba Sports Club W 2-0
Morocco GNF 1 05/11 19:00 30 [6] MAS Fes v RSB Berkane [1] W 1-3
Morocco GNF 1 05/07 19:00 29 RSB Berkane v SC Chabab Mohammedia W 1-0
Morocco GNF 1 05/04 19:00 28 [10] CODM Meknes v RSB Berkane [1] W 0-4
Morocco GNF 1 05/01 19:00 27 [1] RSB Berkane v Difaa El Jadida [9] D 1-1

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 56 26 30
Wins 38 18 20
Draws 14 7 7
Losses 4 1 3
Goals for 101 50 51
Goals against 28 12 16
Clean sheets 33 17 16
Failed to score 7 3 4

Wikipedia - RS Berkane

Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (Arabic: نادي النهضة البركانية) commonly referred to as Nahdat Berkane or RS Berkane for short, is a Moroccan professional football club based in Berkane, that competes in Botola, the top flight of Moroccan football.

Founded on 21 May 1938 and changed its name in 1978, the club has traditionally worn an orange home kit since inception. RS Berkane is a well known club for the success of its football section, very popular in and outside the country. Berkane established itself as a major force in both Moroccan and African football.

In domestic football, the club has won the league title once and the Moroccan Throne Cup title three times. In international competitions, Berkane have won 4 trophies; three CAF Confederation Cup titles and one CAF Super Cup title. Berkane is also, one of the most successful Moroccan club of the 21st century, and is the 3rd most crowned Moroccan club in Africa with 4 titles in official competitions.

History

Founding and early years

The club was founded in 1978 under the name of Association Sportive de Berkane. In 1953, a team driven by nationalism, was created. It was called Union Sportive Musulmane de Berkane (USMB). But this did not last, after a crisis that broke out in 1955.

In 1959–1960, the Union Sportive Musulmane de Berkane was relegated to the 3rd division. In 1962–1963, it contested the play-off match to move up to the 2nd division. The first meeting was between Union Sportive Musulmane de Berkane, against Wydad de Fès. Berkane was promoted to the top division.

In 1966 it was renamed Union Sportive de Berkane and in the same year, a new club was founded under the name of Chabab Riadhi de Berkane.

In 1971, both teams merged to make Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (Nahdat Berkane). This merger was beneficial for the club, it entered the 1st division in 1977–78.

In 1986, Berkane reached the final for the first time in their history after defeating MC Oujda 2–1 in the semi-final. On 7 September 1987, Berkane lost the 1986 Throne Cup final, after a 4–0 defeat by Kawkab Marrakech.

Berkane in 2007

Return to the Botola

The RSB regained its spot in the first Moroccan division in 2012, under the presidency of Fouzi Lekjaa, who ran the club since 2009.

In 2014, Berkane reached the final for the second time, after a 2–0 victory against Maghreb de Fès. On 18 November, Berkane lost the final after a 2–0 loss against FUS Rabat.

First success

In 2018, RS Berkane won its first ever title, the Moroccan Throne Cup after defeating Wydad de Fès In penalties.

Berkane have been making steady progress over the years, culminating with their first continental silverware. After their Confederation Cup campaign ended at the quarter-final stage in 2018, they went further in 2019 and lost the final to Zamalek SC. In the semi-final, Berkane defeated CS Sfaxien 3–2 on aggregate, reaching the final of the CAF Confederation Cup for the first time.

In August 2019, after a decade at the helm, Fouzi Lekjaa stepped down as president of RS Berkane, marking the end of an era of transformative leadership. Following his resignation, Hakim Ben Abdellah was appointed as the new president, ushering in a new chapter for the club's administration.

Hakim Ben Abdellah era (2019–present)

In 2020, Renaissance Sportive De Berkane was crowned Confederation Cup champions, clinching their first continental title in their history. The club beat Egyptians Pyramids 1–0 in the final game at Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat. In the semi-final, Berkane defeated countrymates Hassania Agadir 2–1both scored by Mohamed Aziz.

In the 2022 CAF Confederation Cup, Berkane qualified to the knockout stages after finishing top in the group stages winning three matches, drawing one and losing two. They defeated Al Masry in the Quarter-finals after an away goal ruled in their favor. In the Semi-final, they faced TP Mazembe, which ended in a 4–2 victory on aggregate. On 20 May 2022, Berkane defeated Orlando Pirates F.C. on penalties to win their second African title. With this win, Berkane will play in the first-ever all-Moroccan CAF Super Cup against 2021–22 CAF Champions League winners, Wydad AC. On 28 July 2022, Berkane defeated Wydad in penalties in the 2020–21 Moroccan Throne Cup to win its second domestic title.

On 11 September 2022, Berkane defeated Wydad 2–0 to win its first ever CAF Super Cup. They failed to qualify for the 2023 CAF Confederation Cup. However, following a poor start to the season, Abdelhak Benchikha was sacked in November 2022 after three months officially in charge, with Berkane in 13th place in the table.

On 12 September 2023, Berkane announced the club will contribute MAD 500 thousand to the "Al Haouz Earthquake".

In the 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup, Berkane qualified to the knockout stages after finishing top in the group stages winning four matches and drawing two. They defeated Abu Salim in the Quarter-finals. In the first leg of the Semi-final, Berkane was awarded a 3–0 victory after the match was abandoned due to the confiscation of Berkane jerseys by the Algerian security forces at Houari Boumediene Airport in Algiers because of the presence of the Moroccan map along with its disputed Southern Provinces. On 1 May, CAF confirmed the qualification of Berkane to the CAF Confederation Cup final, In the final they lost the title against Zamalek SC despite a (2-2) draw due to the away goal advantage.

The 2024–25 season marked the most successful campaign in Berkane's history, as the club clinched its first-ever Botola title, secured their third CAF Confederation Cup title, and capped off the historic run by reaching the Throne Cup final. However, they were defeated in the final, missing the chance to complete a historic treble. Their league triumph also earned them a place in the CAF Champions League for the first time, where they will compete in the 2025–26 season.

RSB Berkane, officially known as Renaissance Sportive de Berkane, is a prominent Moroccan football club based in the city of Berkane. Founded in 1938, the team has a rich history and a passionate fan base, making it one of the notable clubs in Moroccan football. RSB Berkane competes in the Botola Pro, the top tier of Moroccan football, and has established itself as a competitive force in both domestic and continental competitions.

The club's colors are orange and black, which are proudly displayed by its supporters during matches at the Stade Municipal de Berkane, a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere. RSB Berkane has enjoyed success in various tournaments, including winning the Moroccan Cup and making significant strides in the CAF Confederation Cup, where they have showcased their talent on the African stage.

The team's playing style is characterized by a blend of technical skill and tactical discipline, often emphasizing teamwork and a strong defensive foundation. RSB Berkane is known for nurturing local talent and has produced several players who have gone on to represent the national team.

With a commitment to excellence and a strong community presence, RSB Berkane continues to strive for success, aiming to add more silverware to its storied history while inspiring the next generation of footballers in Morocco.