Goalkeeper Youssef El Motie is set to miss the upcoming pivotal clash against ASEC Mimosas in the CAF Champions League’s 6th-day fixture. The seasoned 29-year-old shot-stopper is currently serving his suspension due to accumulating three yellow cards over the course of the tournament.
The disciplinary setback unfolded during Wydad Casablanca’s intense encounter with Jwaneng Galaxy in the ongoing group B matches.
Youssef El Motie, ever-committed between the posts, thwarted an offensive move from the opposing team, earning himself a yellow card in the process.
Unfortunately, this caution marked his third in the tournament, triggering an automatic suspension as per the regulations outlined in the CAF Champions League.
El Motie’s yellow card history includes an earlier caution during the 3rd-day clash against Simba SC and a yellow card received in the 2nd-day encounter with ASEC Mimosas.
The accumulation of these warnings has necessitated his absence from the forthcoming fixture against ASEC Mimosas.
The regulations stipulate, “Any player who receives three warnings is automatically suspended for the following match in the competition.
This automatic suspension will be notified by the CAF general secretariat to the federations concerned.”
This suspension poses a significant blow to Wydad Casablanca, considering Youssef El Motie’s unwavering presence in the team’s lineup throughout the tournament.
The goalkeeper’s absence will undoubtedly be felt as Wydad Casablanca aims to navigate through the crucial stages of the CAF Champions League, with their eyes set on advancing to further success in the competition.
