Raja Casablanca Lift Transfer Ban After Multi-Million Settlement

…The club also parted ways with Marouane Zila, midfielder Mouhsine Bodda, defender Hani Amamou

…Four academy players have been promoted to the senior team, five others goes

By Maxwell Kumoye, Aymen Alami and Ikram Chahid

   Moroccan heavyweight, Raja Casablanca have lifted their self imposed transfer ban after paying more than 31 million dirhams about 8,441,117.10 United States Dollar to settle 36 domestic and international disputes.

The Moroccan club confirmed the cases involved FIFA rulings, local complaints, warnings and contract terminations. Officials described the settlement as a decisive moment in restructuring the club ahead of the 2025/26 season.

In a statement, Raja said the breakthrough was achieved “thanks to coordinated mobilisation and the structural support provided by the institutional investor Ports4Impact,” calling it “a decisive step in its reform path and a launchpad for the new season.”

The club added: “31 million dirhams were allocated to settle 36 cases, including disputes with FIFA and local bodies, as well as warnings and contract termination protocols. This now allows the club to fully focus on its sporting objectives and rebuild its football project on solid foundations.”

Raja also sent a message to supporters: “Today the club opens a new era based on discipline, transparency and strong organisation, with a clear vision for a more stable future. The unified goal of all components is to return the team to its natural place at the top.”

Club president Jawad Ziyat reinforced that message saying: “We have closed a difficult chapter, but the important part begins now. Together with our fans, our players and all the living forces of the club, we will return Raja to its natural place: at the top.”

It’s imperative to state that a good number of African clubs are not well managed financially and they owe players and technical support team alot.

The board has confirmed Tunisian coach Lassaad Chabbi will remain in charge for the new season, with plans to appoint a sporting director to work alongside him on a long-term strategy.

Raja has also parted ways with Marouane Zila, Mauritanian midfielder Mouhsine Bodda and Tunisian defender Hani Amamou, describing the move as a way to avoid future disputes and balance the squad.

In addition, four academy players have been promoted to the senior team, while five others will go on loan to gain experience.

Preparations for the new campaign continue under Chabbi’s supervision.