Wydad AC coach Nasreddine Nabi admits club struggled despite narrow win over Moghreb Tétouan

Wydad Athletic Club coach Nasreddine Nabi has admitted his side failed to deliver the expected performance in the first half of their 1-0 victory over Moghreb Tétouan in the Moroccan Professional League.

The Red Team secured all three points on Saturday in their sixth-round fixture, but the Tunisian tactician acknowledged that his players struggled to impose themselves during large periods of the encounter.

Speaking at the post-match press conference, Nabi explained that Wydad found it difficult to build attacks and penetrate the opposition’s penalty area due to Moghreb Tétouan’s well-organised defensive structure.

According to the former coach, his team also suffered from several misplaced passes and poor decisions in possession, making their first-half performance particularly disappointing.

He said the technical team identified some of the shortcomings and made tactical adjustments after the break, including changing the positioning of certain players to improve the team’s attacking movements.

Nabi admitted that the changes brought some improvement, although he expected more from the players operating in wide positions.

The Wydad boss stressed that winning matches of this nature remains the immediate priority, insisting that securing maximum points sometimes matters more than producing attractive football.

He also praised the commitment of his players, revealing that some continued playing despite carrying injuries without informing the technical staff.

Nabi, however, made it clear that his ambitions for Wydad go beyond collecting victories in the domestic league, explaining that rebuilding the club into a competitive force requires patience, discipline and collective commitment.

The Tunisian tactician insisted that his project cannot be achieved through promises alone, but through sustained work on tactical organisation, attacking fluidity and recruiting players capable of fitting into his football philosophy.

He further explained that his objective is to restore Wydad to its position among the leading clubs in Morocco and on the African continent.

Nabi believes achieving that ambition will require a united approach involving the technical team, club management, players and supporters, with clearly defined objectives to guide the rebuilding process.

Meanwhile, Moghreb Tétouan coach Amine El Karma expressed satisfaction with aspects of his team’s performance despite suffering a narrow defeat.

El Karma believed his players started the encounter positively and showed the courage to compete against one.