KAC in Fifth Place: Malicious Campaigns Push for Board Dismissal Amid Unanswered Questions
Tension has once again enveloped the Kénitra Athletic Club following their defeat to Wydad Témara by two goals to one. While this result didn’t significantly affect the team’s standings, it sparked protests in the stands and parallel campaigns on social media demanding the resignation of President Hakim. These demands, to many observers, seem inconsistent with the current realities and the team’s trajectory since the start of the season.
Currently, the Kénitra Athletic Club holds the fifth position after 11 matches, trailing the leaders by just four points, with 19 games still ahead. This indicates that the competition is still open. However, some pages and prominent figures claiming to represent the fans have directed criticism toward the management board, while part of the supporters believe that this campaign transcends sports calculations into other conflicts that resurface as elections approach.
Reflecting on the period when Hakim assumed the presidency, the team was mired in intertwined crises: debts nearing one and a half billion, player complaints, unpaid salaries, and a lack of clear organizational structure. During that time, such angry voices were not heard, even amid the precarious situation that threatened imminent collapse. After the current board was elected, the club managed to ascend from amateur ranks and began internal reforms that improved infrastructure, provided a better competitive environment, and brought in a new Tunisian coach and technical staff, despite limited resources and a lack of substantive local support.
The information circulating suggests that the underlying motives of the new campaign have political dimensions, with local sources mentioning figures preparing to run in parliamentary elections looking to establish footholds in the club by pushing for the current board’s downfall. Such movements could return the club, according to observers, to the state of chaos it previously experienced and put it on the brink of descending to lower divisions.
Amid these tensions, one question arises: what does the club truly need? According to experts, the answer lies in three key points: first, sincere fan support that backs the team away from political alignments. Second, financial mobilization from local businessmen and investors to meet the team’s basic needs. Third, maintaining administrative stability to ensure continuous technical and financial operations without temporary interventions.
Today, the Kénitra Athletic Club stands at a crossroads. It must either immerse itself in a spiral of conflicts that could dismantle what has been built over recent years or choose the path of calmness, work, and unite efforts to restore the team to its rightful place. Ultimately, the club’s future remains a collective responsibility that extends beyond the stands to anyone who cares about sports in Kénitra.
