El Ouafi: Fans' Support in Benjelloun Boosted Us to Win Derby and Close Gap on Leaders
T.E (Elbotola)
10 May 2026at12:06
Ayman El Wafi, Wydad AC player, affirmed that the presence of fans in Benjelloun gave the players a strong boost to win the "derby" against Raja AC, emphasizing the importance of the victory to close in on the top spot.
In press statements, El Wafi said: "It was important to achieve victory to get closer to first place, and thankfully, we managed to secure the three points and win."
He continued: "I am very happy with the win in my first 'derby' appearance. We were ready for this match, especially after our fans came to Benjelloun to support us, and this gave us great strength to win the match, despite the official absence of fans in the stands."
El Wafi concluded: "Match after match, we will improve, and we will continue to achieve victories to make our fans happy."
What did Ayman El Wafi say about Wydad AC's derby victory?
Ayman El Wafi stated that the presence of fans in Benjelloun provided a crucial boost for Wydad AC to secure their derby win against Raja AC. He emphasized the importance of this victory for their league position, despite the official fan absence.
How did the derby win impact Wydad AC's league standing?
The derby win significantly helped Wydad AC close the gap on the league leaders. El Wafi highlighted that achieving this victory was essential to get closer to the top spot, boosting their pursuit of first place.
What are Ayman El Wafi's expectations for Wydad AC's future performance?
Ayman El Wafi expects Wydad AC to improve with each match and continue their winning streak. He is confident that the team will keep achieving victories to bring happiness to their supporters in the upcoming games.
