The Ittihad Tanger club issued an official statement expressing its dissatisfaction with the refereeing decisions during its match against Raja Athletic, as part of the thirteenth round of the professional league.

The club's objection came in response to the red card received by defender Bilal El Wedghiri in the first half, as they considered the decision inconsistent with the assessment of the situation on the field and that it directly impacted the course of the match.

The Tangier Union clarified in its statement that the incident is not an isolated case, pointing to what it described as repeated refereeing errors during the current season, which it believes have affected its results and disrupted the principle of equal opportunities among the teams.

The club also expressed its reservations about the way the video assistant referee (VAR) intervened, which was overseen by referee Abdel Rahim Al-Rakhiz, calling for an urgent and transparent investigation into the controversial incidents, along with the release of audio recordings from the VAR room, to affirm the principles of transparency and accountability.

In the conclusion of its statement, the Tangier Union affirmed its commitment to defending its rights through legal channels, emphasizing its dedication to the integrity of the competition and the image of national football, and rejecting any decisions it perceives as undermining the fairness of refereeing within the professional league.