Ittihad Tanger

Club Overview

Ittihad Riadi Tanger (IRT), often shortened to IR Tanger, is a Moroccan football club based in Tangier. Competing in Botola, Morocco’s top professional football league, IRT has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1936 as Unión Deportiva España de Tánger. The club’s home games take place at Ibn Batouta Stadium¹.

Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Ittihad Riadi Tanger (IRT)
• Nickname: Faris Al Boughaz (The Knights of the Strait), Hercules (for their passionate supporters)
• Slogan: (No specific slogan mentioned)
• Home Ground: Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier (Capacity: 65,000)¹

History

IR Tanger emerged from the fusion of several clubs in 1944. In the late 1980s and 1990s, they became one of the most successful clubs in the Botola. Although they narrowly missed winning titles, their 1989 season stands out, defeating notable clubs like Raja Casablanca and Maghreb de Fès. After a period of ups and downs, including relegations, IR Tanger made a comeback, securing promotion and qualifying for the 2017 CAF Confederation Cup. Their passionate fan base spans northern Morocco, particularly the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region¹.

Achievements

• Throne Cup:
  • Winners: 2005–06 (semi-final victory)
• Botola Pro:
  • Promoted in 2015–16 season
  • Third-place finish in their first season back in the top division