Independence Cup (Morocco)

The Independence Cup (Morocco) is a football competition organized by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in partnership with the Youth and Sports Service (SJS) under the authority of the Moroccan Football League Association (LMFA), it brought together the 64 clubs of the 4 divisions (of the Moroccan Championship) from November 19, 1956 until December 9, 1956.[1][2]

1956 Independence Cup (Morocco)
Tournament details
Host countryMorocco
DatesNovember 19 – December 9
Teams64
Final positions
ChampionsWydad AC (1st title)
Runners-upASTP Maroc
Tournament statistics
Top scorer(s)Morocco M. Bettache (7 goals)
Best player(s)Morocco M. Chtouki
Best goalkeeperMorocco M. Rifki

The final edition was won by Wydad AC, who defeated ASTP Maroc in the final by a score of 1–0.

Winners edit

Season Winner Final Score Runner-up Venue Date
1956   Wydad AC 1–0   ASTP Maroc   Rabat December 9, 1956

References edit

External links edit

  • FRMF Palmarès
  • "Le football à l'aube de l'indépendance". zamane.ma. December 7, 2012..