Wydad Casablanca head coach Amine Benhachem has expressed confidence and calmness as his side gears up for a tough CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign. Drawn in Group B alongside Nairobi United of Kenya, Azam FC of Tanzania, and DR Congo’s AS Maniema Union, Wydad faces a testing schedule that will take them across East and Central Africa.
Despite acknowledging the difficulties posed by long travel distances, Benhachem believes his squad is ready to meet the challenge head-on. After steering Wydad to a 2-1 domestic victory over Hassania Agadir, the coach urged fans to rally behind the team as they embark on their continental journey. He emphasized that the club’s ambition remains clear—to dominate every competition they enter and bring home silverware.
“The level of our opponents does not worry me,” Benhachem stated confidently. “What concerns me more is the extensive travel. But technically, we are prepared to face any team. We are contenders for the title.” His words reflect the mentality of a club accustomed to competing on the biggest stages in African football. Wydad, a three-time winner of the CAF Champions League, now view the Confederation Cup as another platform to showcase their pedigree and hunger for success.
With a star-studded squad featuring Thembinkosi Lorch, Hakim Ziyech, and Aziz Ki, expectations among fans are understandably high. The Moroccan giants are not only targeting qualification from their group but also aiming to set the tone early by winning their opening matches. Benhachem’s confidence underlines a desire to re-establish Wydad as a dominant force on the continent after recent struggles in Africa’s elite competition.
Meanwhile, Nairobi United head coach Nicholas Muyoti has assured supporters that his side will not be intimidated by the high-profile draw. According to him, this is a moment for his young team to showcase their growth and challenge Africa’s traditional powerhouses. “We respect the giants, but we also believe in our ability to compete,” Muyoti said. “This is our opportunity to show that Kenyan football still has a heartbeat.”
With both coaches displaying determination and ambition, Group B promises thrilling encounters and a battle of belief as established giants meet rising challengers in the 2025-26 CAF Confederation Cup.
