Maniema Coach: "We Know What Awaits Us Against Wydad, But We Have a Cohesive Team and Will Give Our All" - Elbotola
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Maniema Coach: "We Know What Awaits Us Against Wydad, But We Have a Cohesive Team and Will Give Our All"

Maniema Coach: "We Know What Awaits Us Against Wydad, But We Have a Cohesive Team and Will Give Our All"

24 January 2026at13:58

Maniema Congolese coach, Papa Kimoto, expressed his team's readiness to face Wydad AC in the third round of the CAF Champions League group stage.

Speaking at the pre-match press conference, Kimoto stated: "I am very happy to come to Morocco this year. Last year we were here and gained experience, and this year we have much more experience. We are fully aware of the challenge that awaits us, and I hope we can deliver a good match tomorrow."

The Congolese coach added: "We have a cohesive team, especially among the attacking players who play and live together. We will fight in the match, and I promise you that we will not back down. We will give everything we have on the field and exert the maximum possible effort."

Kimoto continued: "We know exactly what awaits us. Wydad is a great team and plays good football, but we are ready and will strive to deliver our best performance against them."

Maniema will be hosted by Wydad tomorrow, Sunday, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

What gives Maniema coach Papa Kimoto confidence facing Wydad AC in the CAF Champions League?

Coach Kimoto cites his team's increased experience from last year's visit to Morocco and their strong attacking cohesion as key factors, promising maximum effort against the formidable Wydad.

When and where will the CAF Champions League match between Maniema and Wydad AC take place?

The third-round CAF Champions League group stage match is scheduled for tomorrow, Sunday, at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, Morocco.