Wydad Athletic Club

 

Wydad Athletic Club (Wydad AC) is one of the most successful and historic football clubs in Morocco and Africa. Based in Casablanca, it was founded in 1937 and has a passionate fan base.

Club Overview

• Full Name: Wydad Athletic Club
• Founded: 1937
• Stadium: Mohamed V Stadium (Capacity: ~67,000)
• Nickname: "Wydad Al-Umma" (Wydad of the Nation)
• League: Botola Pro (Moroccan Premier League)

Achievements

• Botola Pro Titles: 20+ (Most in Morocco)
• Moroccan Throne Cup: 9+
• CAF Champions League Titles: 3 (Last won in 2022)
• CAF Super Cup: 1+
• Arab Club Champions Cup: 1
• FIFA Club World Cup: Participated multiple times, best finish in 2017

Rivalry

• Biggest Rival: Raja Casablanca (Casablanca Derby – one of Africa’s most intense football rivalries)

Famous Players (Past & Present)

• Mohamed Ounajem – Key player in Wydad's recent CAF Champions League success.
• Achraf Dari – Defender who moved to European football.
• Walid Regragui – Former player and coach who led Wydad to a CAF Champions League title before coaching Morocco in the 2022 World Cup.

Recent Success

• Won the CAF Champions League in 2022, defeating Al Ahly in the final.
• Consistently dominates Moroccan and African football, regularly competing in the CAF Champions League and international tournaments.