Benhachem Calls Up 22 Players for Nairobi United Clash; Banyaka and Faka Included, El Raihi Absent - Elbotola
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Benhachem Calls Up 22 Players for Nairobi United Clash; Banyaka and Faka Included, El Raihi Absent

Benhachem Calls Up 22 Players for Nairobi United Clash; Banyaka and Faka Included, El Raihi Absent

07 February 2026at22:03

Wydad AC coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem has announced the squad for the upcoming match against Nairobi United in the fifth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.

The squad sees the absence of Bart Meyers and Mohamed El Raihi, while including a mix of young talents and experienced players as the team continues its continental campaign.

The full Wydad AC squad is as follows:

The goalkeepers called up are Benabid, El Mohamadi, and El Ouadi. The defensive line features Ferreira, Aboulfath, Bouchta, Moufid, Bouchouari, El Ouafi, and Moussaddak. In midfield, the selected players are Bakasso, Lemirat, Biar, Essabar, Faka, and Ziyach. The attacking options include Amrabat, Banyaka, Nassi, Henouri, El Ouasti, and Ben Ydir.

Wydad AC will visit Nairobi United tomorrow, Sunday, with the match kicking off at 2:00 PM (GMT+1). The Red Castle aims to secure a positive result to boost their chances of qualification for the next round.

Why is Mohamed El Raihi absent from Wydad AC's squad for the Nairobi United match?

Mohamed El Raihi is absent from Wydad AC's 22-player squad for the Nairobi United match. Coach Benhachem also confirmed Bart Meyers' absence for this CAF Confederation Cup fixture.

What is Wydad AC's objective for the Nairobi United game?

Wydad AC aims for a positive result against Nairobi United in their CAF Confederation Cup group stage match. This is crucial to boost their qualification chances for the next round.
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