Wydad dismiss coach Benhachem after CAF Confederation Cup exit

Wydad Athletic Club has made its decision. A few minutes after its elimination in the quarter-finals of the CAF Confederation Cup against Olympique de Safi, the management of the Casablanca club has decided to part ways with coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem.

This decision comes amid intense public pressure, as supporters have been expressing their discontent in recent weeks, pointing to the team’s inconsistent performances and what they consider insufficient technical management in light of the club’s ambitions.

Wydad’s shock CAF Confederation Cup exit the final straw

According to sources close to the matter, Benhachem’s fate was sealed from the final whistle of the match against OC Safi, marked by a painful elimination that highlighted Wydad’s limitations on the continental stage this season.

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Late drama as Olympic Club Safi march on to the semis vs their neighbours Wydad AC. #TotalEnergiesCAFCC pic.twitter.com/i8CGwKskmB

— TotalEnergies CAFCL & CAFCC 🏆 (@CAFCLCC) March 22, 2026

An official statement is expected in the coming hours to formalize the break and announce the end of Benhachem’s adventure on the Wydad bench.

The 50-year-old is an experienced coach in the scene of Moroccan football including spells with OC Safi after a playing career that included time spent with both Casablanca giants, Raja and Wydad. Before his time with WAC that began at the end of April 2025, Benhachem enjoyed success with Renaissance Club Athletic Zemamra (RCA Zemamra).

EDITOR NOTE: Portions of this article are translated from the original written in French by Omar Chraibi for Pan-Africa Football.