Wydad Casablanca head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem has expressed unwavering belief in his side’s potential as they prepare to face Juventus in a pivotal Club World Cup encounter on Sunday.
Speaking on the eve of the match, Benhachem made it clear that Wydad are not merely participants in this tournament—they are contenders.
“We will continue to make life difficult for our opponents, with an even greater desire to win,” the Moroccan coach told reporters at a pre-match press conference, as quoted by Le 360 Sport.
Wydad will enter the clash with the Italian giants needing a result to keep their hopes alive in the competition, following a challenging start against Manchester City.
Despite the odds, Benhachem remained optimistic and defiant.
“Against City, we played in very hot weather and against a tough opponent. So we’ll try our luck again. We’ll play because we want to win,” he said.
The Casablanca-based side are up against a Juventus outfit brimming with confidence after a commanding victory over Al Ain.
But Benhachem insists Wydad will approach the match with no fear.
His words echo the ambition of a team seeking not just survival, but to create a lasting impact on the world stage.
When quizzed about the tactical approach he would adopt to face Massimiliano Allegri’s team, Benhachem remained deliberately vague, injecting a touch of humour into proceedings.
“No plan has been set yet,” he joked, before adding more seriously, “but we have a precise plan. The main thing is the execution on the pitch.”
Wydad’s chances hinge not only on the outcome of this clash but also on the performance of their key players, including veteran striker Omar Al Somah, who is expected to feature more prominently after a brief appearance in the previous fixture.
The team’s resilience, coupled with Benhachem’s tactical nous, could prove decisive.
The match is scheduled for 5 p.m. Moroccan time on Sunday, with fans eager to see whether Wydad can rise to the occasion and pull off what would be a monumental result against one of Europe’s most storied clubs.
For Benhachem, the message is clear: Wydad are not here to make up the numbers—they are here to compete, and above all, to win.
