Wydad Concludes Preparations for Casablanca Derby Against Raja with "Winners" Present
T.E (Elbotola)
08 May 2026at19:53
Wydad Athletic has concluded its preparations for the highly anticipated "Casablanca Derby" against Raja Athletic, a fixture scheduled as part of the 20th round of the Professional League.
The "Red Team" held their final training session on Friday evening at the Benjelloun Complex. Coach Bencherifa focused on fine-tuning tactical aspects and putting the finishing touches on the squad ahead of the crucial encounter.
The session saw the presence of the "Winners" ultras group, staunch supporters of Wydad Athletic Club. They were keen to show their support for the players and technical staff, aiming to boost morale and enthusiasm before the major football event.
The derby between Wydad and Raja is set to take place tomorrow, Saturday, at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1). Notably, the match will be played behind closed doors, without the presence of spectators.
What were the final preparations for Wydad Athletic ahead of the Casablanca Derby?
Wydad Athletic concluded its final training session on Friday evening at the Benjelloun Complex. Coach Bencherifa focused on tactical fine-tuning and squad finalization for the crucial derby. The "Winners" ultras group also attended to boost team morale.
Why did the "Winners" ultras group attend Wydad's final training session?
The "Winners" ultras group attended Wydad's final training session to show staunch support for the players and technical staff. Their presence aimed to significantly boost morale and enthusiasm before the major football event, emphasizing the derby's importance.
When and where will the highly anticipated Casablanca Derby take place?
The Casablanca Derby between Wydad and Raja is scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday, at Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. The match is part of the 20th round of the Professional League, but notably, it will be played behind closed doors.
