Ziyech Criticizes Refereeing Crew in Wydad vs. Olympic Safi Match: "Thanks to the Referee and VAR"
T.E (Elbotola)
16 March 2026at13:08
Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, a player for Wydad AC, expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing crew during his team's match against Olympic Safi. The game was the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals.
Ziyech posted the 1-1 draw result between Wydad AC and hosts Olympic Safi on his Instagram story, commenting: "See you next Sunday. Note: Thanks to the referee / VAR."
The second leg is scheduled for next Sunday, kicking off at 7:00 PM GMT (19:00 GMT) at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
Q&A
What did Hakim Ziyech say about the refereeing in the Wydad vs. Olympic Safi match?
Hakim Ziyech expressed strong dissatisfaction with the refereeing crew following Wydad AC's 1-1 draw against Olympic Safi. He posted the result on Instagram, sarcastically thanking the officials and VAR for their performance in the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg.
How did the match between Wydad AC and Olympic Safi conclude?
The match between Wydad AC and Olympic Safi ended in a 1-1 draw, which was the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final tie. This result prompted Ziyech's public criticism of the officiating crew, highlighting his frustration with the game's outcome.
When is the second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final scheduled?
The second leg of the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final between Wydad AC and Olympic Safi is scheduled for next Sunday. It will kick off at 7:00 PM GMT and take place at the Mohammed V Stadium, determining which team advances in the tournament.
