Club World Cup: Aziz Ki sets his sights high ahead of Wydad vs Manchester City clash

Stéphane Aziz Ki is ready for the Club World Cup. Just hours before facing Manchester City, the Burkinabé international from Wydad AC is showing a winning mentality.

Drawn into the tournament's toughest group with Manchester City, Juventus, and Al Ain, the Reds from Casablanca know the challenge ahead is significant. But Aziz Ki chooses to see this draw as an opportunity:

This is my first time playing in this competition, and I’m hugely motivated. We’re up against some of the best teams in the world. That’s a real driving force for us—to play with intensity and enjoyment.

Having recently arrived from Yanga SC (Tanzania), Aziz Ki has quickly found his footing. His goal is clear: to represent Wydad with pride on the global stage:

Wydad is also a great club. Our presence here is proof of that. We’ll give everything for our amazing supporters.

A huge admirer of Pep Guardiola, the playmaker is thrilled to finally cross paths with the Spanish coach:

I’ve always followed Guardiola. Now, I’ll get to play against him and face stars like Haaland. That’s a massive source of motivation.

Wydad vs Manchester City kicks off this Wednesday afternoon, June 18, at Lincoln Financial Field.

Aliou Toundé |

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