Moroccan club Racing Athletic Club has signed Japanese international player Morishita Jindo.

He becomes the first Japanese player to play in the Moroccan top division.

Jindo was officially unveiled at the residence of Japan’s ambassador to Morocco on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Ahmed Rizqallah, vice president of Racing Athletic Club, said the signing represented a milestone for the club and for the continent.

The Japanese player said his previous season with Stade Marocain had been decisive in his development.

“I was really excited after joining Stade Marocain last season. I learnt how the football and the culture are in Morocco, and now it’s my turn to step up and be more successful as a football player,” Morishita told MWN.