The eagerly anticipated fixture between Wydad Casablanca and Fath Union Sport (FUS) in the Moroccan Professional League, initially postponed, now awaits a finalized date as the league takes a nuanced approach.
Contrary to the prior stance asserted by the Professional League, sources reveal to Kooora that the fixture’s rescheduled date remains undecided, leaning towards a post-Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) scheduling.
Earlier assurances from the league had underscored Wydad’s commitment to completing all postponed matches before their derby encounter.
The derby, set to unfold on the upcoming Wednesday at the Bouchrit stadium in Mohammedia, adds an extra layer of anticipation to the league dynamics.
Originally slated to take place after the derby, Wydad versus FUS’s match now hovers in uncertainty, given the Raja Club Athletic’s stipulation that Wydad fulfill all their outstanding fixtures before the impending face-off.
While the Professional League has earmarked January 6 for the conclusion of Round 15, marking the end of the first phase of the league, the date for the Wydad-FUS encounter remains conspicuously absent from the schedule.
This fixture, yet to be played, holds the distinction of being the sole match outstanding in this round, thus contributing to the delay in determining the first-half champion in Moroccan football, with Wydad being one of the clubs directly affected by this scheduling conundrum.
The league’s evolving stance reflects the intricate chess game of fixtures and commitments, with fans keenly watching to witness how the drama unfolds post-AFCON and whether the title race will retain its intensity amid this reshuffling of the football calendar.
