Wydad Casablanca begin Confederation Cup campaign against Nairobi United: Broadcast details and match stakes

Wydad Casablanca open their CAF Confederation Cup group stage campaign on Sunday with a home fixture against Nairobi United, a match that carries significant early weight for both sides in Group B.

The meeting will take place on Sunday, 23 November, at 7pm GMT (8pm in Morocco and France) at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca.

Supporters will be able to watch the encounter live on SuperSport and beIN Sports MENA.

Wydad approach this first group-stage assignment with the expectations that accompany a club long familiar with the demands of African competition.

Yet they do so amid notable scrutiny surrounding the situation of Hakim Ziyech.

The 32-year-old, signed in early November in a bid to reignite his career and strengthen his prospects of returning to Walid Regragui’s plans before the Africa Cup of Nations, has not been registered for the group phase.

After months without a club following his departure from Al-Duhail, he was not deemed physically ready to feature in the squad.

Ziyech’s absence adds a further layer of pressure on a Wydad side seeking a strong start in a demanding section.

With Azam FC of Tanzania and Maniema Union of the Democratic Republic of Congo also in Group B, early points will be vital for setting the tone of the campaign.

A convincing home performance would help steady a team navigating a period of transition and rising expectations.

On the opposite side, Nairobi United arrive as newcomers to this stage of the competition but have already shown resilience and competitive spirit during the qualifying rounds.

Their relative lack of experience at this level may free them of pressure, allowing them to approach the match with ambition and a willingness to exploit any uncertainty in the Wydad ranks.

For Wydad, the evening presents both an opportunity and a warning.

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Establishing authority in their opening fixture is essential, particularly given the unpredictable nature of the group and the necessity of protecting home advantage.

Without Ziyech, the responsibility falls on the rest of the squad to provide attacking impetus and demonstrate cohesion in key moments.

Nairobi United, meanwhile, will look to test a Wydad side still searching for rhythm and consistency.

A positive result for the visitors would immediately reshape the dynamics of the group, adding intrigue to what promises to be a closely contested campaign.

As both teams step into the competition with differing histories but equally high ambitions, Sunday’s match marks the first significant measure of Group B’s balance of power—and potentially a defining moment for Wydad’s renewed project.