MC Oujda

Mouloudia Club of Oujda (Arabic: مولودية وجدة), commonly abbreviated to MC Oudja, is a Moroccan football club based in Oujda. Mouloudia, which closely translates to "birth" in Arabic, was named after the coincidence of the day of its creation: on March 16, 1946 (12 second spring of 1365 Hjeria) with the anniversary of the birth of Muhammad.

MC Oujda
Full nameMouloudia Club of Oujda
Nickname(s)kings of the east
Founded16 March 1946
GroundHonneur Stadium
Oujda, Morocco
Capacity35.000
ChairmanIdriss Ouaraoui
ManagerOmar Najhi
LeagueBotola
2022-2311th

Businessman Mohamed Houar became president of the club in 2017, and his investment led to a 2017–18 Botola 2 title followed by strong performances in the Botola the following seasons. However, the club faced a crisis in 2021 when Houar announced he was leaving the club, with players and staff striking over unpaid wages.

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