Abdelhadi El-Sakitioui, the coach of the Hassania Agadir football team, described the team’s current state as ailing but emphasized its resilience, stating, “Gazelle of Souss is ailing but not dying.”
Speaking at a press conference following the goalless draw against Wydad Casablanca at the Adrar Stadium in Agadir, a match rescheduled from the eleventh round of the professional football league, El-Sakitioui remarked, “We aimed for a victory, but defeating the African champion is not an easy task.
Wydad has international players, and, therefore, I consider the draw a positive outcome.”
He continued, “We played to avoid conceding goals, relying on counterattacks that would have been successful if not for the absence of the final touch.
What can I say except that it’s fate, and what God wills, happens.”
El-Sakitioui emphasized that “Hassania Agadir is going through its worst period in history, and let me say that the club has lost its identity, with managerial problems casting shadows over the team.”
On the Wydad side, Mohamed Medihi, the assistant coach, affirmed that the draw in Agadir remains positive given the recent circumstances the club has been facing.
Assistant coach Fawzi Al-Banzarti, a Tunisian, noted that he anticipated a challenging match against Hassania and added that the Wydad squad struggled with fatigue and failed to capitalize on the opportunities presented.
Medihi stated, “We thank the officials who showed their support, including Mohamed Talal and Abdelmajid Al-Barnaki.
There is no fear for Wydad because it has its stalwarts.”
He concluded, “Fawzi confirms the team spirit, and with concerted efforts, Wydad will return to achieving positive results.”
