Confederation Cup: Wydad Defeats Maniema (1-0) to Maintain Lead with Third Consecutive Win
25 January 2026at20:53
Wydad AC secured their third consecutive victory in the CAF Confederation Cup, defeating Congolese visitors Maniema Union 1-0. The match took place on Sunday evening as part of the third round of the group stage.
The first half of the clash, hosted at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, saw no goals. Mohamed Mofid then netted the winning goal for the Red Castle in the 81st minute.
With this result, Wydad AC increased their points tally to 9, leading Group B, while Maniema sits in second place with 6 points.
Q&A
When did Mohamed Mofid score the decisive goal for Wydad AC?
Mohamed Mofid netted the winning goal for Wydad AC in the 81st minute of the match against Maniema Union, breaking the deadlock after a goalless first half.
What does Wydad AC's victory over Maniema Union imply for their CAF Confederation Cup Group B standing?
Wydad AC's 1-0 win increased their tally to 9 points, solidifying their lead in Group B. Maniema Union remains in second place with 6 points, setting up an intriguing group stage.
