Club World Cup: Wydad reportedly made a move for Abderrazak Hamdallah

Wydad Casablanca has bolstered its squad in anticipation of its participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

The Moroccan club spared no expense to secure top-tier players, notably Nordine Amrabat, the former captain of the “Lions of the Atlas.”

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According to the Moroccan outlet “Al mountakhab,” the three-time CAF Champions League winner tried to sign the prolific striker Abderrazak Hamdallah, who had agreed to join the club in the United States. However, the move was ultimately blocked by his Saudi club Al-Shabab, with whom he is under contract until 2027.

Wydad aims to make waves at the Club World Cup

After a middling 2024-2025 season, the Moroccan football giant hopes to make a strong impression at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Their task will be anything but easy, especially as they face European heavyweights like Manchester City and Juventus, in addition to the Emirati side Al Ain, which boasts a roster full of quality players.

Imed Ben Amara |

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Imed Ben Amara - bilingual sports writer and web editor with experience in football content creation. Since 2021, he has contributed to Foot Africa, providing news coverage and analysis.