Rabat – Wydad have decided to part ways with head coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem by mutual agreement, just hours after the team’s elimination from the CAF Confederation Cup against Olympique Safi.
The club confirmed the decision in a short statement, thanking Benhachem for his efforts during his time in charge and wishing him well for the future.
“Wydad Athletic Club informs its loyal supporters and all members of the club that it has decided to part ways with Mr. Mohamed Amine Benhachem as head coach of the first team, by mutual consent between both parties,” the club announced in a statement.
“We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to Mr. Mohamed Amine Benhachem for all the efforts he made during his time in charge of the team, wishing him success and prosperity in his future professional career.”
Wydad crashed out of the continental tournament after a 2-2 draw at home, following a 1-1 result in the first leg. The result ended their continental run earlier than expected, increasing pressure on the technical staff.
The writing had been on the wall for a while
Fans had already questioned the team’s performances and overall direction in recent weeks.
Benhachem leaves as a coach who knows the club well. He is a former Wydad player and was part of the team that won domestic and continental titles in the early 2000s.
As a coach, he built his reputation in Moroccan football through spells with several clubs, including Olympique Safi, FUS Rabat, and Renaissance Zemamra.
His work at Zemamra in particular brought him recognition, with the team showing strong organization and consistent results. That progress helped him earn the opportunity at Wydad.
His time in charge of the Casablanca-based club was not entirely negative. The team collected a solid number of wins and showed moments of control, especially early in his spell. But the recent elimination changed the situation quickly, and the club chose to act.
Reports suggest Patrice Carteron will take over, with sources indicating that Wydad has already reached an agreement with the French manager.
