Wydad Casablanca news

Fadlu Davids, Raja Casablanca, October 2025

Ex-Pirates coach Davids masterminds victory and looks to stop in-form Lorch

The former Simba SC tactician has had a rather good start to his reign with the Moroccan outfit. Davids left the Tanzanian heavyweights for a return to North Africa, where he hopes to enjoy some success.

Galatasaray v Fatih Karagumruk - Turkish Super League

Ziyech goes home! Chelsea's UCL winner joins Moroccan giants

Hakim Ziyech has completed a stunning return to Moroccan football, joining Wydad Casablanca on a free transfer after being linked with a move to La Liga side Sevilla last month. The 32-year-old, who famously helped Chelsea lift the Champions League in 2021, now returns to his homeland for the first time in his club career.

MC Alger test for Mokwena’s ambitions heats up

The South African tactician is unbeaten in Algeria’s top flight and finally winning over fans and media. But this week brings a defining double-header: a league clash and a CAF Champions League decider. Two wins could elevate his comeback. Anything less, and his North African ambitions may be paused.

WATCH - In-form Lorch sends Broos an AFCON message as he helps Wydad secure important win

The former Orlando Pirates attacker maintained his good form in Accra, where the Red Castle took on the Porcupine Warriors. The man nicknamed Nyoso played an integral role in helping the North African giants overcome the 26-time Ghanaian champions.

Hugo Broos, Thembinkosi Lorch, Bradley Grobler

Broos opens up on Grobler & Lorch snubs ahead of WC qualifiers

There have been questions about the exclusion of the two attackers who have been doing well for their respective club teams.

Dream start for Fadlu Davids as Raja leapfrog Lorch's Wydad in Botola Pro

Two goals scored in either half saw Davids' side register a crucial victory, which means his second stint with the Moroccan side has started in a way he would have preferred. Apart from winning, Raja managed to keep a clean sheet under the new regime led by the South African.

Bafana forward Cassius makes surprise Toronto FC return amid confirmed overseas offers

The former Mamelodi Sundowns star is welcomed back to his Major League Soccer Club after spending last season in Morocco.

Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad Casablanca, April 2025

Sundowns slammed for releasing Lorch - 'You can see Ribeiro will leave'

The current Lucas Ribeiro situation at Masandawana has been cited as a reason why the Tshwane giants should have kept the ex-Bucs forward.

OFFICIAL: Thembinkosi Lorch completes permanent move from Downs to Maghreb club

The Free State-born attacker is back in North Africa where his time there was initially on a short loan deal.

Thapelo Morena, Neo Maema, Thapelo Maseko, Bathusi Aubaas & Siphelele Mkhulise, Mamelodi Sundowns, 2025

OFFICIAL! Mokwena's signing follows Lorch through Downs' exit door as Cardoso makes changes

Masandawana have so far announced the departure of three players since Thursday as part of the process of reducing the number of players in the PSL champions' squad.

Sundowns confirm Lorch's departure as ex-Pirates star returns to his former club

The experienced attacker has parted ways with the 18-time South African champions as the club continues to trim down coach Miguel Cardoso's squad.

Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad AC vs Manchester City

Lorch set to leave Sundowns permanently as Maghreb club reach agreement with PSL champions

The versatile attacker is deemed surplus to requirements at Masandawana, explaining why he has been let go by the technical team.

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Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad AC, February 2025.

‘Those Sundowns mafias don't like Lorch because Mokwena signed him! Let him stay at Wydad’

Thembinkosi Lorch’s future has been the main talking point in recent days following his successful loan stint in North Africa.

WARNED! Lorch told to snub Sundowns - 'It's going to be a disadvantage'

A Sundowns and Orlando Pirates legend has explained why the forward should not think of returning to PSL to play for Masandawana.

Mokwena takes Wydad AC lessons with him at MC Alger - 'Time doesn't wait in North Africa'

The 38-year-old is aready in for another challenge outside Mzansi after a short spell in Morocco where he left after barely a year.

Mokwena boarding a rocket ship or strapping to a time-bomb at MC Alger?

After a bruising stint at Wydad, Mokwena now finds himself at the helm of one of North Africa’s most storied and most volatile football institutions.

Ulsan HD FC v Mamelodi Sundowns FC: Group F - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Can African teams really compete at FCWC? Williams explains - 'Margins are small'

Despite high expectations, especially for Masandawana, the teams from the continent largely underperformed and did not reach the knockout phase.

Cassius Mailula, Wydad AC, December 2024

AMAZING! Mailula reveals how vital Lorch was for him at Wydad AC

After leaving the Moroccan titans even though he shined at the FIFA Club World Cup, the 24-year-old has stated how important his Mzansi teammate was.

Relebohile Mofokeng of Orlando Pirates, Fawaaz Basadien of Stellenbosch & Thembinkosi Lorch of Wydad Casablanca 16-9

Mofokeng, Basadien, Lorch & the six PSL transfers that could shake up Mzansi

The 2025-26 PSL season is on the horizon, but before the first whistle even blows, the transfer window continues to deliver drama and a few curveballs.

Cassius Mailula & Tijjani Reijnders, Manchester City vs Wydad Casablanca, June 2025

Agent confirms three offers for Mailula! Ex-Sundowns star opens up on possibly joining Chiefs

The 24-year-old's future has been a subject of transfer news and he discussed the possibility of returning to the Premier Soccer League.

'Lorch is destined for nice big move!' Super agent advises Nyoso against returning to Sundowns

The 31-year-old is seemingly enjoying his football again after moving to the Botola Pro League outfit.

Ex-Sundowns attacker Mailula decides on his future with Lorch's Wydad AC

The 24-year-old has been serving the Red Castle in the concluded season after joining in a loan deal.

Grant Kekana and Ronwen Williams, Mamelodi Sundowns

'Proud' Modise sends Downs strong message - 'This is where we belong'

The Masandawana legend shares his thoughts after the Premier Soccer League's exploits in the ongoing global competition.

Jose Riveiro of Al Ahly, Maher Kanzari of Esperance, Miguel Cardoso of Mamelodi Sundowns & Amine Benhachem of Wydad Casablanca 16-9

FIFA Club World Cup: What it revealed about African club football

Hailed as a bold new chapter, the global showcase aims to crown the best and test each continent’s progress - even as African clubs bowed out early.

Thembinkosi Lorch and Ramy Rabia, Wydad AC vs Al Ain

Lorch warned against making Downs mistake - 'He's a winner & should join a team where he will achieve greater things'

The 31-year-old has proven his critics wrong with a series of impressive displays for the Botola Pro League outfit.

Wydad AC v Al Ain FC: Group G - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

WHAT A GOAL! Mailula strikes but Wydad leave FCWC winless

The precisely taken goal was, however, unable to save the Moroccan giants, who surrendered their lead and lost.

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