Wydad Casablanca Crush Nairobi United 3-0 to Lead CAF Confederation Cup Group (Ziyech in Limbo)
24 November 2025
Match day and result
Wydad Casablanca continued their strong run by crushing Nairobi United 3-0 at the Arab Zaouali Stadium in Casablanca, during the CAF Confederation Cup group stage. They extended their domestic dominance and kept their continental push alive, following a prior home-and-away win over Ashanti Kotoko.
Ziyech status and squad notes
Hakim Ziyech remains unavailable due to registration rules and is not yet eligible to play this season. He has been training with the squad and attending matches, with club president Hicham Ait Mana previously suggesting an early group-stage appearance that is now delayed until February next year.
As a free agent, Ziyech signed with the club outside the Moroccan transfer window and will reintegrate gradually when eligible for competition.
Key moments and group implications
Ayoub Bouchta opened the scoring with a low strike in the 3rd minute, sending the home fans into a frenzy. Mohamed Bouchouari added a second before halftime, and Mohamed Rayhi sealed the win in the 84th minute. The result keeps Wydad atop their group on goal difference, ahead of Manima Niger, with a challenging away trip to Azam in Zanzibar looming.
Tarik Saktoui, addressing the press, emphasized respect for Ziyech's career while focusing on the current campaign.
Punchline 1: Wydad's attack is so sharp it could slice through a mountain of rival defenses. Punchline 2: Ziyech's return date? February — it's a cliffhanger with professional-grade subtitles.
