Wydad Athletic Club is set to welcome their guests Maghreb Fez in a crucial match as part of the 16th round of the Moroccan professional football league “Inwi”. The game is scheduled to take place on the evening of Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Arab Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.
Wydad enters the match seeking a positive result to strengthen their position in the race for the title, while Maghreb Fez hopes to cause an upset and return with a favorable outcome from the Casablanca team’s stronghold.
The match will see some significant absences in both teams’ lineups. Maghreb Fez will miss the services of two of their prominent players, Haitham Ayna and another unnamed player. As for Wydad, one important player will be absent, though his identity has not been disclosed.
Wydad Athletic Club’s management has allocated 1,200 tickets for Maghreb Fez supporters to attend the match, a move aimed at ensuring a competitive and enthusiastic atmosphere in the stands.
Historically, the recent head-to-head encounters between the two teams have favored Wydad Athletic Club. In their last 10 league matches, Wydad has secured 6 victories, while Maghreb Fez has won only once, with 3 matches ending in draws.
South African coach Rulani Mokwena, Wydad’s manager, has announced the official lineup for the match, which included some surprises. On the other hand, Maghreb Fez’s technical director has called up 20 players for this important confrontation.
This match presents an opportunity for both teams to start the second half of the season strongly, as each seeks a positive result to support their ambitions in competing for the top positions in the league table.
The encounter promises to be an exciting one, with both teams eager to secure valuable points in their quest for success in the Moroccan professional league.