Hakim Ziyech's Notable Absence from Wydad's Training Camp
On August 31, 2026, the Wydad Casablanca football team arrived in Agadir for an intensive training camp that will last until September 12. This training session marks the second phase of the team's preparations for the upcoming sports season. The squad's departure from Mohammed V Airport has raised eyebrows, particularly due to the conspicuous absence of Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech, along with several other players who had participated in the initial training phase in Casablanca.
Among those missing from the training camp are notable names such as Al-Wasiti, Al-Ghafouri, Mounsif, Boucharri, Akzdaw, and Al-Rihani. Furthermore, the roster of the first team has excluded players like Gilan, Tomisong, Pedrinho, Al-Dairani, and Baniagua, as they did not partake in the first team’s training or receive invitations to the Agadir camp. Despite these omissions, the Wydad delegation has brought 28 players to the camp, which includes goalkeepers Rachid Ghneimi, Mehdi Benabid, and Abdelrazak El Wadi, alongside a robust lineup of defenders, midfielders, and forwards.
The Wydad team is set to engage in a preparatory program that includes three friendly matches, aimed at assessing the players' readiness and overall team dynamics ahead of the new season. The first friendly is scheduled against Hassania Agadir on September 5, with two additional matches planned according to the technical staff's established program. This strategic move to Agadir completes the initial training phase that began in Casablanca, with the coaching staff focused on refining the squad and determining which players will be pivotal for the upcoming season.
As reported by ysscores.com.
