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Morocco World
5 days ago
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Raja Signs Bilal Ould-Chikh
Rabat – Raja Athletic Club have officially completed the signing of the winger Bilal Ould-Chikh in a free transfer deal from FC Volendam for two seasons. The Moroccan-Dutch has joined the Casablanca-based club in the summer transfer window, after reportedly giving approval to Egyptian Zamalek SC and rejecting offers from many European and Saudi clubs. 'As part of strengthening the first team in preparation for the new season, the management board of Raja Club Athletic announces the signing of player Bilal Ould-Chikh for two seasons,' Raja announced on X. The 27-year-old made a total of 40 appearances with FC Volendam last season, he scored five goals and provided 20 assists ranking him 3rd in assists across the league. Ould-Chikh had already represented the Netherlands at U15, U17, and U19 levels, before he was invited to represent the U20 Moroccan national team. The move bolsters Raja's offensive options with a player of robust international experience for the upcoming Botola Pro season. Tags: Bilal Ould-Chikhbotola proRaja football
Morocco World
21-07-2025
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- Morocco World
Bilal Ould-Chikh Joins Zamalek on Free Transfer
Moroccan winger Bilal Ould-Chikh has signed for Egyptian side Zamalek as a free agent, in what marks a new chapter in his career. The 27-year-old became a free agent on 1 July and attracted interest from several clubs before opting for the Cairo giants. He is expected to be unveiled in the coming hours. Ould-Chikh came through the youth systems of Willem II and FC Twente, making his senior debut for Twente in 2014. He later joined Benfica, where he spent five seasons largely with the B team, followed by stints at FC Utrecht, ADO Den Haag, and Turkish side Denizlispor. Most recently, he featured for FC Volendam, playing a key role in their promotion to the Eredivisie. His move to Zamalek offers a new challenge on African soil. The winger, who represented Morocco at U20 level, has previously spoken about facing Islamophobia in the Netherlands and plans to relocate to Morocco after retiring from football.
Ya Biladi
15-04-2025
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- Ya Biladi
«Too intense to ignore» : Moroccan winger Ould-Chikh opens up about racism in Dutch football
Moroccan winger Bilal Ould-Chikh, who plays for FC Volendam, has opened up about the racism he continues to face from the stands—despite his decisive performances on the pitch. In an interview with cited by Voetbalprimeur, the former Morocco U20 international described the shocking abuse he's endured this season. During an away match against FC Den Bosch, he was reportedly called a «cancerous Muslim». The 27-year-old also spoke of a «feeling of structural exclusion» tied to his origins. For these reasons, he said he is seriously considering relocating to Morocco after his playing career ends. Ould-Chikh recently shone for Volendam in the Eredivisie, playing on Monday night. But in the interview, he emphasized that «it is more important to talk about discrimination», pointing to the repeated incidents that have weighed heavily on him as a player. Just last month, he reported racist behavior from some of his own supporters. While the club issued a statement at the time—saying neither the player nor the team would revisit the matter—Ould-Chikh now insists the experiences are «too intense» to be ignored. «I can't explain why I am approached more aggressively than others, except because of my origin», he said. «I remained polite during the interview. But people need to realize how much I've been a victim of discrimination and racism in recent years». According to him, these incidents «happen everywhere—at ADO Den Haag, at FC Den Bosch…». He recalled scoring the winning goal last season in Emmen, a moment that was marred by a racist remark. «After that, an older man came up to me and said: 'Nice goal, but it's a shame someone like you scored it'».
