Mathias Oyewusi Close to Joining Moroccan Giants Raja Casablanca

Nigerian forward Mathias Oyewusi is on the verge of completing a move to Moroccan heavyweights Raja Casablanca as the club looks to strengthen its attacking options for the second half of the season.

The 26 year old striker, currently at Ukrainian side Kolos Kovalivka, is expected to travel to Casablanca soon to finalise his medical and contract signing. The move follows a preliminary agreement between both parties, with only minor logistical details remaining before it becomes official.

Oyewusi brings valuable European experience to the Moroccan giants, having previously played in France with Valenciennes FC and more recently in the Ukrainian Premier League, where he has featured this season.

Raja Casablanca’s interest in the Nigerian forward comes as the club aims to bolster its attack for domestic league challenges and CAF continental competitions. An official announcement is expected once Oyewusi completes his medical and travel formalities.

Editorial

In the often unheralded corridors of football’s global market, where moves can be as strategic as they are opportunistic, Mathias Oyewusi’s potential transfer to Raja Casablanca heralds both a fresh challenge for the player and a calculated acquisition for one of Africa’s storied clubs.

Oyewusi’s trajectory from the French pitches of Valenciennes to the physical rigours of Ukraine’s Premier League with Kolos Kovalivka speaks to a footballer forged in diverse environments, shaped as much by tactical adaptation as by the sheer expedition of survival in competitive leagues. It is this blend of experience that makes his approach to Moroccan football intriguing.

Raja Casablanca, dominant in the Botola Pro and perennial participants in CAF’s elite competitions, are a club with heritage and ambition. Their pursuit of Oyewusi underscores a broader philosophy marry youthful energy with seasoned exposure, and build a unit capable of sustaining domestic success while mounting genuine continental threats.

For Oyewusi himself, this move is not merely a change of colours it is an opportunity a stage to amplify his craft under pressure and in the glare of expectation that comes with representing one of Africa’s most supported clubs. His service in Europe has enriched him with tactical nuance now, on the African stage, he has the chance to define himself as a forward who not only strikes goals but also shapes narratives.

In an age where talent migration is as global as the game itself, this potential chapter in Oyewusi’s career is about ambition aligned with opportunity. When the ink dries on the contract, it will be more than a transfer it will be the opening of a new front in a career poised for resonance beyond borders.

Did You Know?

1. European Club Journey Oyewusi began his European career with NK Ankaran in Slovenia and later played for ND Bilje and ND Gorica before moving to Žalgiris in Lithuania, where he scored prolifically.
2. Championship in Lithuania During his time at Žalgiris Vilnius, Oyewusi was top scorer in the A Lyga and helped the club win domestic honours.
3. French League Experience He made 40 appearances for Valenciennes FC in France’s Ligue 2 before his move to Ukraine.
4. Market Value Boost Transfer sources list his market value in early 2026 around €400,000, marking solid growth since his earlier transfers.
5. Versatile Forward Profile Oyewusi is known for his pace and acceleration, qualities that have made him effective both as a central striker and on the right flank.