Mohamed Hawar, head of the temporary committee managing Mouloudia Oujda Football Club, has expressed frustration over the players’ recent strike in protest of delayed salary payments.
The players refused to participate in team training this week, demanding overdue payments from club management.
Speaking exclusively to Hesport, Hawar stated, “I am surprised that the players decided to go on strike during training.
This action is completely unjustified, as we only have one month of outstanding salary, specifically for October.
It is illogical for the players to strike over a one-month delay.”
Hawar refuted claims that players were owed three months of salary, challenging anyone to verify those allegations. “Some are saying the players have three months of unpaid wages, but this is not true.
Our priority remains preparing the squad to achieve this season’s goal, which is to restore the team to its rightful place,” he said.
He went on to describe recent discussions with the head coach, where they reviewed the financial status in detail.
According to Hawar, the club’s immediate concern is clearing the eligibility requirements for over 15 new players, who have yet to be officially registered.
“We are working on qualifying these players so they are ready to contribute after the upcoming international break,” he explained.
Hawar acknowledged the challenges Mouloudia Oujda faces, noting that fans and supporters are well aware of the current crisis.
“The supporters and club members understand the difficult situation the team is in, which is why we are working tirelessly to overcome it as soon as possible and establish a stable environment for everyone involved,” he added.
Mouloudia Oujda, nicknamed “Sinbad Al Sharq,” currently sits second-to-last in Morocco’s second-tier professional league, with only three points from one victory and four losses.
