Maghreb Athletic Tétouan facts for kids
| Full name | Maghreb Atlético de Tétouan | |||
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| Founded | 1922-03-12 | |||
| Ground | Saniat Rmel, Tetouan, Morocco |
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| Capacity | 15,000 | |||
| Chairman | Abdelmalek Abroun | |||
| Manager | Abderrahim Talib | |||
| League | Botola | |||
| 2008/09 | Botola, 6th | |||
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Maghreb Atlético De Tétouan is a football club from Morocco. They are known for their exciting games and strong team spirit. The club was started a long time ago, in 1922, and has a rich history in Moroccan football.
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About the Club
Maghreb Atlético De Tétouan, often called MAT, is a professional football team. They play in the Botola, which is the top football league in Morocco. The club is based in the city of Tétouan, located in the northern part of Morocco.
Home Ground: Saniat Rmel Stadium
The team plays its home games at the Saniat Rmel stadium. This stadium is in Tétouan and can hold about 15,000 fans. Imagine all those people cheering for their favorite team! It's a place where many exciting matches have taken place over the years.
Club Leadership
The club is led by its chairman, Abdelmalek Abroun. The team's manager, Abderrahim Talib, guides the players and decides their strategies for winning games. These leaders help the club stay strong and compete at a high level.
A Look at Club History
Maghreb Atlético De Tétouan has a unique history. Before Morocco became an independent country, the club played in Spanish football leagues. This makes them special because they are the only African team to have ever played in La Liga, which is Spain's top football league.
Playing in Spanish Leagues
The club had some notable seasons in Spanish football. They played in the Segunda División (Spain's second division) for several years. Here's a quick look at some of their past league positions:
- 1949/50: Segunda División – 5th in Group B
- 1950/51: Segunda División – 1st in Group B (This was a great year!)
- 1951/52: La Liga – 16th (Their only season in the top league!)
- 1952/53: Segunda División – 3rd in Group B
- 1953/54: Segunda División – 7th in Group B
- 1954/55: Segunda División – 2nd in Group B
- 1955/56: Segunda División – 4th in Group B
After Morocco gained independence, the club joined the Moroccan football system. They have continued to be an important part of the Botola league, competing against other strong Moroccan teams.
