Wydad Casablanca's Ongoing Struggles in the League
Wydad Casablanca continues to face challenges in both domestic and continental competitions, as they were held to a goalless draw against Kawkab Marrakech in the sixteenth round of the Moroccan Professional League. The match, which took place on Saturday night at the Marrakech Stadium, saw the team fail to capitalize on opportunities, leaving them with only one point from the away fixture.
In a dramatic twist, Wydad thought they had taken the lead when Wissam Ben Yedder, of Tunisian descent, scored in stoppage time of the first half. However, the goal was disallowed after a VAR review indicated an offside. This incident encapsulates Wydad's recent misfortune, as they have not secured a victory since their narrow 4-3 win over Ittihad Tanger on March 9. Since then, they have been eliminated from the CAF Confederation Cup in the quarter-finals and have suffered local defeats against both Fath Rabat and Maghreb Fes, as well as a draw with Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi.
The ongoing struggles have allowed their rivals to gain an advantage in the title race, with Wydad currently sitting third in the league standings with 31 points, trailing behind leaders Royal Army and second-placed Maghreb Fes based on goal difference. Meanwhile, Kawkab Marrakech is positioned ninth with a total of 17 points. Wydad's recent performances suggest a pressing need for improvement as they look to reclaim their status as title contenders in the Moroccan league.
As reported by gate.ahram.org.eg.
