Tihad AS

Foundation and Early Decades (1947–1990s)

TAS de Casablanca was established in 1947 by nationalist activists and trade unionists in Hay Mohammadi during the French protectorate era in Morocco.^[3] The club quickly developed a reputation as a populist alternative to Casablanca's major clubs, Raja CA and Wydad AC.

Throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s, TAS was a regular feature in the top-flight Botola, producing several notable international players for the Morocco national football team, including Larbi Zaouli, after whom the club's home stadium is named.^[4]

Financial Struggles and Lower Division Era

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, administrative instability and financial constraints led to the club's relegation from the top division to Botola 2 and eventually to the national amateur tiers governed by the Ligue Nationale du Football Amateur (LNFA).^[5]

Historic 2019 Throne Cup Victory and African Campaign

On 18 November 2019, TAS created one of the biggest upsets in Moroccan football history. Under coach Mustafa El Khalfi, the club defeated top-flight side HUS Agadir 2–1 in the final at the Stade d'Honneur in Oujda to win the 2018–19 Moroccan Throne Cup, despite competing in Botola 2 at the time.^[6][7] By doing so, they became third team that have won the Throne Cup title while not playing in the top flight (alongside fellow Casablanca teams CO Casablanca and Majd Al Madina).

By virtue of winning the domestic cup, TAS qualified for continental competition for the first time in its history, representing Morocco in the 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup. They won their first match ever in a continental competition. The first leg was played in Gambia versus Gamtel and the visitors won 1–0.^{[8] [9]} They reached the play-off round before being eliminated by Zambian side Nkana 2–3 on aggregate,^[10] thereby narrowly missing out on a spot in the group stage.