El Nakach (Wydad Assistant Coach): "We Hoped to Avoid Olympique Safi, But the Draw Dictated an All-Moroccan Clash"
Ibrahim El Nakach, assistant coach of Wydad AC, confirmed that his team had hoped to avoid facing Olympique Safi in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals. He emphasized that the ambition was to see Moroccan clubs continue their journey deep into the competition.
El Nakach stated in a press release: "As a Moroccan, I hoped we wouldn't clash with Olympique Safi, because we want Moroccan teams to go as far as possible in this competition, but the draw pitted us against a Moroccan team."
He added: "Everyone knows that Olympique Safi delivers strong performances in this tournament; they are a respected team with significant experience."
He concluded: "We hope it will be a match befitting African and Moroccan football, and that the best-prepared team will emerge victorious."
The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals resulted in an all-Moroccan encounter between Wydad AC and Olympique Safi. The first leg will be played in Safi, with the return leg taking place in Casablanca.
