Wydad AC travel to face Olympic Club de Safi on Sunday in an all-Moroccan quarter-final in the CAF Confederation Cup.
The first leg will be played at Stade El Massira with kick-off at 22:00 local time.
The tie guarantees Moroccan representation in the semi-finals and pits one of the country’s most experienced clubs in African competitions against a Safi side hoping to make the most of their home advantage.
Fans can catch the action live on beIN Sports MENA and beIN Sports MAX 10.
Wydad arrive in Safi with confidence after a 4-3 comeback win over Union Touarga in the league. But, the Casablanca club will be without injured winger Nordin Amrabat. The medical staff have been working to prepare Hakim Ziyech, who is expected to play an important role if fit.
Safi coach Chokri Khatoui has few injury concerns and is expected to rely on a disciplined defence. His side have kept several clean sheets in recent matches and will aim to slow the game early on.
Wydad coach Mohamed Amine Benhachem praised the “strong character” his players showed in their last league match.
He said the Confederation Cup remains a key target this season and stressed the importance of getting a “comfortable away result” before the second leg in Casablanca.
Khatoui said the tie presents a “historic opportunity” for Safi. He recognised Wydad’s experience in African competitions but said his team’s position in the domestic league does not reflect their level in continental matches.
His message to supporters: “We need El Massira to be a fortress to take an advantage to the second leg.”
