FUS of Rabat wins Throne Cup in basketball defeating AS Salé in final
FUS secured its spot in the final by overcoming Ittihad Tanger, while AS Salé qualified for the final at the expense of Maghreb Fès.
Earlier in the day, Ittihad Tanger won the Women's Throne Cup (2024-2025) by beating Kawkab Marrakech with a score of 63 to 41.
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