Wydad Casablanca has witnessed yet another change in leadership as Faouzi Benzarti, the Tunisian coach, announced his resignation on Wednesday following a disappointing 3-1 defeat against Jeunesse Sportive de Soualem.
This latest development unfolds against a challenging backdrop for Wydad Casablanca, a club renowned for its prestige in Moroccan football.
The team has been grappling with instability and a decline in performance over recent years.
The 74-year-old Benzarti’s decision to step down comes amid a string of unsatisfactory results, with the Moroccan club currently struggling to secure a prominent position in the Botola league.
Wednesday’s defeat served as the tipping point for Benzarti, who took charge of Wydad in December, succeeding Adil Ramzi with the aspiration of instigating a turnaround.
Despite his wealth of experience, the Tunisian tactician was unable to reverse the team’s fortunes, resulting in an inevitable parting of ways.
Wydad currently finds itself in the fifth position in the league, trailing the leaders AS FAR and Raja Casablanca by 12 points. Furthermore, they occupy the bottom spot in their Champions League group with two matches remaining in the group stage.
The ongoing coaching carousel at Wydad Casablanca, marked by seven coaching changes since the departure of Walid Regragui in July 2022, raises pertinent questions about the club’s management and its overarching strategy.
The challenge that lies ahead for Wydad involves identifying a successor capable of stabilizing the team, navigating the tense environment, and steering it back to the summit of Moroccan football.
The pressure is palpable as the club seeks to regain its footing and recapture the winning formula amidst a landscape of heightened expectations.
🚨Faouzi Benzarti annonce sa démission du Wydad! pic.twitter.com/JnF0ghESoG
— KoraMaroc (@AtKoraMaroc) February 14, 2024
