Hakim Ziyech has handed Wydad Athletic Club a timely lift after rejoining full training following a short trip to the Netherlands, as the Moroccan giants step up preparations for a crucial continental fixture.
The Morocco international returned to the club’s training base on Thursday in high spirits, signalling his readiness to play a key role in the team’s pursuit of qualification in the CAF Confederation Cup.
Ziyech had been granted permission to travel to Europe after Wydad’s recent trip to Kenya, where the club strengthened its qualification hopes with a narrow victory over Nairobi United. That result significantly improved Wydad’s standing in the group and placed them in a strong position heading into their next assignment.
The attacking midfielder’s return is seen as a major boost ahead of Sunday’s decisive clash against Tanzanian side Azam FC.
The fixture is widely regarded as pivotal in determining Wydad’s progress to the knockout stages, with the Moroccan side currently among the leading contenders in their group campaign.
Ziyech’s presence is particularly important as Wydad seek greater attacking creativity and experience in high-pressure matches. Since reconnecting with competitive football after an extended absence earlier in the season, the technically gifted playmaker has gradually been reintegrated into the squad through a carefully managed programme designed to restore match fitness and rhythm.
Coaching staff have consistently emphasised caution in handling Ziyech’s workload to ensure he remains fully fit for decisive fixtures.
The player’s participation in training suggests he could play a significant part in Sunday’s encounter, offering Wydad both technical quality and leadership in the final third.
