| Full name | Maghreb Association Sportive of Fez المغرب الرياضي الفاسي | |||
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| Nickname(s) | النمور الصفر (Yellow Tigers) | |||
| Short name | MAS | |||
| Founded | 16 October 1946 | |||
| Ground | Fez Stadium, Fez, Morocco | |||
| Capacity | 45,000 | |||
| Chairman | Ismael Jamai | |||
| Manager | Abderahim Chkilit | |||
| League | Botola | |||
| 2022-23 | 10th | |||
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Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès[1] (Arabic: المغرب الرياضي الفاسي) is a Moroccan professional football club based in Fez, that competes in Botola, the top flight of Moroccan football.
The club was founded in 1946.[2] Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès, commonly known as MAS, is one of the oldest sports clubs in Morocco. The club was founded on September 16, 1946, in the city of Fès. MAS has a long and distinguished history in Moroccan football, achieving numerous accomplishments and titles over the years.
It also played a significant role in resisting French colonialism in Morocco. The club was established during the French colonial period and was part of the national movement that used sports as a means to promote national identity and resist colonialism.
The club was not merely a sports institution but also a center for national and political activity. Many of the club's members and founders were activists in the national movement striving for independence. For instance, sports activities were used as a cover for meetings and activities aimed at organizing efforts against colonialism.
During that period, sports clubs like Maghreb Association Sportive de Fès were considered effective means to foster national spirit and affirm Moroccan identity, apart from the colonial cultural and political influences. Therefore, it can be said that MAS played an important role in resisting colonialism, not only through sports but also as a platform for national activity.
2007[3]
Maghreb de Fès established itself as a major force in both Moroccan and African football during the 20th century. In domestic football, the club has won 10 trophies; 4 Botola titles, 4 Moroccan Throne Cup and Botola 2 (Morocco second tier) twice. In continental and global competitions, Maghreb Fez have won 2 trophies; one CAF Confederation Cup and one CAF Super Cup.
- ^ "Site officiel du MAS". MAS (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 15 September 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "تاريخ كرة القدم – FRMF" (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-03-06.
- ^ almaghribtoday. "almaghribtoday". Almaghribtoday (in Arabic). Retrieved 2022-03-06.