Rabat – Wydad Athletic Club started their journey in the CAF Confederation Cup with a convincing 3-0 victory against Nairobi United of Kenya on Sunday evening.
The match, played at the Arab Zawali Stadium in Casablanca, marked the opening round of the group stage.
The Casablanca side wasted no time in asserting control. Ayoub Bouchta opened the scoring in the third minute, giving the home side an early advantage.
Wydad continued to dominate possession and doubled their lead just before halftime when Mohamed Bouchouari found the net in the 44th minute. In the closing stages, striker Mohamed Rayhi sealed the win with a third goal in the 86th minute, ensuring a comfortable win.
This result places Wydad at the top of Group A with three points, while Nairobi United sit at the bottom with none.
The win also reflects Wydad’s determination to make a strong impact in the Confederation Cup after years of competing in the CAF Champions League, where they are known as one of Africa’s most successful clubs.
Founded in 1937, Wydad are 21-time Moroccan league champion and have lifted the CAF Champions League three times, most recently in 2022.
Their entry into the Confederation Cup this season comes as they aim to expand their continental success.
