In a shocking development that reverberates through Moroccan society and the football community, Said Naciri, the president of Wydad Casablanca, has been taken into custody as part of an extensive investigation into international drug trafficking.
The prominent leader, who also serves as a deputy for the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) and presides over the prefectural council of Casablanca, faces a litany of serious charges, including drug trafficking, forgery, money laundering, and abuse of power.
The allegations stem from a complex case of “land spoliation” in Casablanca, according to the king’s prosecutor.
Naciri is accused of unlawfully seizing real estate belonging to a notorious drug lord known as “the Malian.”
The charges against Naciri not only cast a shadow over the Wydad Athletic Club but also highlight the pervasive issues of corruption and crime that permeate various segments of Moroccan society.
Wydad Casablanca, an illustrious and beloved football club in the country, now grapples with a challenging predicament.
The accusations against its president have left Wydad fans and citizens of Morocco anxiously awaiting the outcome of the investigation, as the revelations unfold in real-time.
Amidst this tumultuous situation, an extraordinary general assembly will be convened at Wydad to initiate the process of electing a new president.
The unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves through the football landscape and beyond, underscoring the broader societal implications of the case.
As Said Naciri remains in custody pending trial, the allegations against him have cast a stark light on the intricate interplay between sports, politics, and the shadowy underworld of criminal activities.
The unfolding developments in this case will undoubtedly have far-reaching consequences, both for Wydad Casablanca and the larger discourse on ethics and accountability within Moroccan society.
🚨Une assemblée générale extraordinaire sera convoquée au Wydad pour élire un nouveau président après l’implication de Said Naciri dans une affaire de trafic de drogues. pic.twitter.com/ZDUPDXhtCs
— KoraMaroc (@AtKoraMaroc) December 22, 2023
