The 2017–18 season is Ittihad Riadi Tanger's 35th in existence and the club's 19th season in the top flight of Moroccan football, and Third consecutive season in the first division of Moroccan football after the promotion.
Ittihad Tanger were confirmed to be champions of the 2017–18 Botola season on 12 May 2018, finishing atop the first division of Moroccan football for the first time in club history.[1]
On 15 May, the club announced the transfers of 17-year-old left-back Hatim El Ouahabi from Widad Juventud for the next five seasons, for 200,000 MAD.[3]
On 20 May, the club announced Ezzaki Badou would be the new IR Tanger coach.[4]
On 26 July, the club announced Renault signed up as IR Tanger's new main partner; the French company will appear on the front of the team's shirt for the next three seasons, starting the season 2017–2018.[11]
On 28 July, Ittihad Tanger won 4–0 against KAC Kénitra in a pre-season friendly.[12]
August
On 3 August, the club announced they have reached an agreement with Al-Qadisiyah for the transfer of Hervé Guy for 300,000 dollars.[13]
On 10 August, Ittihad Tanger defeated KAC Marrakech 1–0 in a pre-season friendly.[18]
On 16 August, Ittihad Tanger lost 2–1 to Chabab Rif Al Hoceima in the last pre-season friendly match.[19]
On 22 August, Ittihad Tanger drew US Kacemie 1–1, gave USK a slight advantage going into the second leg.[20]
On 27 August, Ittihad Tanger won 1–0 against Union Sidi Kacem; Naghmi scored the only goal from penalty as IRT cruised into the last 16 of the Coupe du Trône.[21]
September
On 4 September, Ittihad Tanger and Abdelhafid Lirki agreed to mutually terminate the defender's contract.[22]
On 9 September, Ittihad Tanger defeated RSB Berkane 3–0 in their first Botola match of the season, following an own goal from Laarbi Naji, and Mehdi Naghmi scored two goals.[24]
On 13 September, Ittihad Tanger draw 0–0 against DH Jadidi.[25]
On 18 September, IR Tanger drew 1–1 with Racing AC, with Chentouf scoring the equalizer in the 70th minute.[26]
On 18 September, Ittihad Tanger announced they had reached an agreement with Raja Casablanca for the transfer of Mohamed Bouldini for 60,000 dollars. The player will sign a three-year contract.[27]
On 12 May, Ittihad Tanger defeated Moghreb Tétouan 2–1 to win their 1st Botola title in club history.[31]
Players
squad
As of 19 February 2018
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Last updated: 20 May 2018 Source: mountakhab.net Only competitive matches = Number of bookings; = Number of sending offs after a second yellow card; = Number of sending offs by a direct red card.
