Some fans fighting outside the stadium
Wydad AC secured a crucial 2-1 win over rivals AS FAR in Casablanca on Saturday, May 3, 2025, but the result was overshadowed by violent clashes that broke out outside the stadium after the final whistle.
The Botola Pro fixture, which saw Wydad claim all three points, thanks to goals from Samuel Obeng and Thembinkosi Lorch, was fiercely contested on the pitch, and tensions evidently spilt over into the streets as rival fans clashed in the aftermath.
Ghanaian forward Obeng opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, expertly converting after being set up by Mailula. Wydad went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
However, AS FAR hit back just before the hour mark through Abdelfettah Hadraf, who equalised in the 57th minute.
Just when it seemed the visitors might seize control, South African international Lorch stepped up with a composed finish in the 67th minute to restore Wydad’s advantage and ultimately seal the win.
It was a massive result for Wydad – their first under interim coach, Mohamed Amine Benhache, who took charge after the club announced Rulani Mokwena’s impending departure at the end of the season.
The celebrations inside the stadium, however, quickly turned into chaos outside as rival supporters reportedly clashed violently, prompting a heavy police response.
Videos circulating on social media showed flares, thrown objects, and running confrontations, although the full extent of injuries or arrests remain unclear at this time.
Wydad’s win lifts morale at a critical point in their campaign, but the post-match unrest highlights ongoing concerns over fan violence in Moroccan football.
Watch the video of the chaos below:
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