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NEW: Raja Make Decision On Coach After Downs Loss

NEW: Raja Make Decision On Coach After Downs Loss

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 15: Ricardo Sa Pinto head coach of Raja Casablanca FC during the CAF Champions League match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Raja Casablanca at Loftus Versfeld on December 15, 2024 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Daniel Hlongwane/Gallo Images)

Raja Casablanca have reportedly made a decision on the future of head coach Ricardo Sa Pinto after the defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns on Sunday.

The Moroccan giants remain without a victory in the CAF Champions League group stages after losing 1-0 to the Brazilians at Loftus Versfeld Stadium.

Read: Raja Robbed Of Goal Against Downs: 'This Is Not Fair''

The Portuguese tactician was reportedly on a tight rope before the clash, having only secured one win in his opening ten games in charge, which also included draws.

According to SportLeSiteInfo, the Moroccan held a urgent meeting on Sunday where it was decided that Sa Pinto will be dismissed.

The report adds that Raja are now waiting for the coach to return to Morocco in order to inform him of the decision made.

It is also believed that the club will enter negotiate with Portuguese tactician with regards to his financial settlement for terminating the contract by mutual, with Sa Pinto reportedly owed a big fee.

Raja currently sit in 10 position in the Botola Pro 1 standings, ten points adrift of league leaders RS Berkane while the team are rooted to the bottom of Group B in the Champions League.

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