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TAS Casablanca
Full nameTihad Athletic Sport
NicknamesLes Hay Mohammadi
Al-Tihad
Founded1947; 79 years ago (1947)
GroundStade Larbi Zaouli
Capacity35,000
LeagueAmateurs II
2025–26Amateurs I, 16th of 16 (relegated)

Tihad Athletic Sport (الاتحاد الرياضي البيضاوي), commonly known as TAS Casablanca or simply TAS, is a Moroccan association football club based in the working-class neighborhood of Hay Mohammadi in Casablanca.[1] Founded in 1947, the club historically competed in the top flight of Moroccan football and achieved international prominence by winning the Throne Cup in 2019 while playing in the second division.[2]

History

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Foundation and Early Decades (1947–1990s)

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TAS de Casablanca was established in 1947 by nationalist activists and trade unionists in Hay Mohammadi during the French protectorate era in Morocco.[3] The club quickly developed a reputation as a populist alternative to Casablanca's major clubs, Raja CA and Wydad AC.

Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, TAS was a regular feature in the top-flight Botola, producing several notable international players for the Morocco national football team, including Larbi Zaouli, after whom the club's home stadium is named.[4]

Financial Struggles and Lower Division Era

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During the late 1990s and early 2000s, administrative instability and financial constraints led to the club's relegation from the top division to Botola 2 and eventually to the national amateur tiers governed by the Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur (LNFA).[5]

Historic 2019 Throne Cup Victory and African Campaign

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On 18 November 2019, TAS created one of the biggest upsets in Moroccan football history. Under coach Mustafa El Khalfi, the club defeated top-flight side HUS Agadir 2–1 in the final at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda to win the 2018–19 Moroccan Throne Cup, despite competing in Botola 2 at the time.[6][7] By doing so, they became third team that have won the Throne Cup title while not playing in the top flight (alongside fellow Casablanca teams CO Casablanca and Majd Al Madina).

By virtue of winning the domestic cup, TAS qualified for continental competition for the first time in its history, representing Morocco in the 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup. They won their first match ever in a continental competition. The first leg was played in Gambia versus Gamtel and the visitors won 1–0.[8] [9] They reached the play-off round before being eliminated by Zambian side Nkana 2–3 on aggregate,[10] thereby narrowly missing out on a spot in the group stage.

Stadium

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The club plays its home matches at the historic Stade Larbi Zaouli in Hay Mohammadi, Casablanca.[11] The stadium has a capacity of approximately 35,000 spectators and is named in honour of former player, coach, and president Larbi Zaouli.

Honours

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Performance in CAF Competitions

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References

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  1. ↑ "Hay Mohammadi, berceau du TAS et symbole du football populaire casablancais". Le Matin (in French). 18 November 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Morocco's TAS Casablanca win historic Throne Cup title". CAF. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Dietschy, Paul (2014). Histoire du football (in French). Perrin. ISBN 978-2262047122.
  4. ↑ "Larbi Zaouli: Une légende immortelle du football casablancais". Hespress (in Arabic). 12 June 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "La crise financière étouffe le TAS de Casablanca". Le360 (in French). 5 May 2016. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "TAS Casablanca shock Hassania Agadir to win first Moroccan Throne Cup". BBC Sport. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "Le TAS de Casablanca remporte la Coupe du Trône 2019" (in French). Medi 1 TV. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  8. ↑ "EL MANFALOUTI : IT'S A HISTORIC WIN FOR "TAS DE CASABLANCA"". PanAfricanFootball. 2020-11-29. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
  9. ↑ "Underdogs TAS Casablanca take on Africa in CAF Confederation Cup". FIFA. 22 December 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "CAF Confederation Cup: Nkana FC end TAS Casablanca dream". Goal. 21 February 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  11. ↑ "Rénovation du Stade Larbi Zaouli: Un joyau pour Casablanca". Le Matin (in French). 14 September 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  12. ↑ "Morocco - List of Cup Winners". RSSSF. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  13. ↑ "Palmarès du Championnat National Amateur". LNFA. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  14. ↑ "CAF Confederation Cup 2020/21 Results". CAF. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
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