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Moroccan international Badr Benoun has sealed a return to Raja Casablanca, rejoining the club where he made his name after four years away.
The 31-year-old defender, a product of Raja’s academy, was unveiled on Tuesday through the club’s official channels. He returns following stints at Al Ahly in Egypt and Qatar SC, bringing with him valuable experience at the highest level of African and Arab football.
Benoun left Raja in 2020 to join Al Ahly, where he helped the Cairo club win the CAF Champions League and featured in over 50 competitive matches. He moved to Qatar SC in 2022, making 15 appearances in his final season before becoming a free agent this summer.
Raja have not disclosed the length of Banoun’s new deal, but his arrival signals a clear intent by the Casablanca side to rebuild their defensive core ahead of the 2025–26 campaign. With ambitions to challenge on both domestic and continental fronts, Banoun’s leadership and experience are expected to play a pivotal role.
Benoun was also part of Morocco’s historic squad at the 2022 World Cup, where the Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals for the first time. Though he did not feature prominently on the pitch, his inclusion underlines the stature he holds within Moroccan football.
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Raja are also eyeing further reinforcements. Nigerian midfielder Moses Orkuma, formerly of US Monastir, has arrived in Casablanca ahead of a proposed free transfer. According to Africa Foot, the 29-year-old is expected to undergo a medical before signing a two-year contract.
Orkuma, who made 36 appearances for Monastir last season, would become the club’s second summer signing after Banoun. Raja’s early activity in the market reflects a clear intent to return to the summit of African football.
