Berkane Players Pay Tribute to Tragic Flood Victim Youssra
RS Berkane players walked on the pitch wearing a white T-shirt with a picture of Youssra on it in Sunday's game against Moghreb Tetouan – paying a heartfelt tribute to the nine-year-old who tragically lost her life in the floods that swept through Berkane.
Youssra and her father were caught in a raging flood last week. Rescue teams managed to save her father but Youssra was tragically swept away in a sewer pit. It wasn't until late into the night that rescue workers discovered the lifeless body of the child.
On the field, RS Berkane put on a dominant display with a 2-0 win that inches them even further to grab the Botola Pro championship title. Oussama Lamlioui broke the deadlock in the 56th minute, before Yassine Labhiri sealed the victory in the 69th minute.
Berkane has now extended their lead to 17 points over Wydad Casablanca and AS FAR with just six fixtures left to play in the league. Berkane is now one point away from lifting the Botola Pro title. A win or a draw against Ittihad Tangier will see them crowned champions.
After the loss, Moghreb Tetouan freezes its points count with just 15 points – leaving them precariously in the relegation battle. Tags: botola profloodsMoghreb TetouanRS BerkaneYoussra
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