Brazilian Arthur Returns for Wydad as Substitute in Friendly Against RAC
T.E (Elbotola)
24 February 2026at16:33
Brazilian player Arthur made his reappearance in the friendly match between Wydad Athletic Club and Racing Casablanca, coming on as a substitute after missing all matches of the current season.
Coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem had excluded Arthur from official matches this season, citing a lack of conviction in his abilities. Despite this, the player has continued training with his teammates, which ultimately provided him with the chance to feature in the friendly.
Wydad, known as "The Red Team," played the friendly against RAC yesterday evening, Monday, at the Mohamed Benjelloun Complex. The match also saw the involvement of several players who had not featured in the recent fixture against Olympique Dcheira.
Q&A
Why was Arthur excluded from Wydad's official matches this season?
Coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem had previously excluded Brazilian Arthur from all official matches this season, citing a lack of conviction in the player's abilities, despite his continued training with the team.
What was the significance of Wydad's friendly match against Racing Casablanca?
The friendly provided an opportunity for Arthur to make his reappearance after a season-long absence, and also allowed several other players who hadn't featured recently to get game time.
