Vaca Optimistic Wydad Can Reach Semifinals After Safi Draw

T.E (Elbotola)

16 March 2026at11:25

Wydad AC midfielder Ramiro Vaca stated that his team encountered a tough opponent in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals, expressing his hope that they would advance to the semifinals next week against Olympique Safi.

Vaca told reporters, “I would like to thank all our fans who came here to support us. They created an incredible atmosphere today (yesterday), and we wished we could have given them the win, but we couldn’t. We hope to overcome this stage and reach the semifinals next week.”

Commenting on scoring his first CAF Confederation Cup goal for Wydad, he added, “Yes, I am very happy. We played a very difficult match against a good team. They had a great group stage, so we knew they would be a very strong team, and they played a great match.”

Vaca concluded, “We feel a little disappointed because we were ahead until almost the 80th minute, and we could have maintained that lead, but in the end, it became difficult.”

Q&A

What did Ramiro Vaca say about Wydad's draw against Olympique Safi?

Ramiro Vaca expressed disappointment after Wydad AC's draw against Olympique Safi in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals. He acknowledged the tough opponent and the team's inability to secure a win despite leading for much of the match.

How did Ramiro Vaca feel about scoring his first CAF Confederation Cup goal?

Ramiro Vaca was very happy to score his first CAF Confederation Cup goal for Wydad AC, despite the challenging match. He noted the strong performance of their opponents, who had a great group stage, making the goal even more significant.

What are Wydad AC's chances of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals?

Wydad AC's chances of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup semifinals depend on the second leg against Olympique Safi next week. Ramiro Vaca remains optimistic, hoping the team can overcome this stage despite the disappointing first-leg draw.

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