Cassius Mailula & Thembinkosi Lorch to play alongside ex-Real Madrid & Man United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo? Former Rhulani Mokwena team Wydad Casablanca targeting Portugal legend ahead of Club World Cup - Report

Wydad Athletic Club, Esperance, Al Ahly, and Mamelodi Sundowns are the four teams that will represent Africa in the 2025 Fifa Club World Cup.

The Botola Pro League outfit have been placed in Group G alongside Manchester City, Juventus, and Al Ain.

The competition will start on June 14 and conclude on July 14.

Rhulani Mokwena will not get his lifetime wish of playing against his icon Pep Guardiola after parting ways with Wydad.

However, Cassius Mailula and Thembinkosi Lorch might have a massive opportunity to play alongside Portugal legend Ronaldo.

The attacker's contract with Al Nassr concludes at the end of June, with no recent reports about the extension.

The Moroccan outfit is now considering having the 40-year-old in their squad for the World Cup.

"The leaders of one of the four African teams participating in the World Cup are hoping to have the Portuguese player for the tournament, seeking the sporting and social incentive that CR7's presence would bring, competing against the best in the world," Marca stated.

Mailula and Lorch have had a relatively good campaign with Wydad in the almost-ending campaign.

They South African duo is expected to play a part in the World Cup.

Having Ronaldo in their team might just give them another motivation to go an extra mile and give their best, and maybe sneak into Hugo Broos' Bafana Bafana squad for the 2025 Afcon.