Statements of Benhashim and Lorch before the Wydad vs Azam match in the CAF Confederation Cup
Wydad Athletic Club coach Mohamed Amin Benhashim confirmed his team's readiness to face Tanzanian team Azam in the second round of the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup, noting that his players have enough experience to handle the pressure of playing away and to compete steadily in continental matches.
During the press conference held today, Thursday, Benhashim explained that Wydad has a balanced squad combining experienced players with young talents full of ambition. He emphasized, "We often hear about the experience of Azam's team, but we also have players who are seasoned in African stadiums and know how to handle tough matches."
The coach praised the excellent organizational atmosphere in Tanzania and the warm hospitality, affirming that the team's preparations went smoothly. He pointed out that the technical staff carefully studied the opponent by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses to ensure the best possible preparation for this match.
For his part, South African player Thembinkosi Lorch expressed his comfort with the atmosphere in Zanzibar, confirming that he is accustomed to playing in Tanzania from his previous time with Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. Lorch said, "The match won't be easy against an organized team like Azam, but we are ready and have experienced players as well as young ones with great ambition, which gives the team an important balance to go far in the competition."
Warsh pointed out that Wydad has studied its opponent in detail and knows well their strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing that the players are determined to deliver a strong performance and achieve a positive result.
The match between Tanzanian Azam and Wydad Athletic will be held at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar today, starting at 5:00 PM Moroccan time.
During the press conference held today, Thursday, Benhashim explained that Wydad has a balanced squad combining experienced players with young talents full of ambition. He emphasized, "We often hear about the experience of Azam's team, but we also have players who are seasoned in African stadiums and know how to handle tough matches."
The coach praised the excellent organizational atmosphere in Tanzania and the warm hospitality, affirming that the team's preparations went smoothly. He pointed out that the technical staff carefully studied the opponent by analyzing their strengths and weaknesses to ensure the best possible preparation for this match.
For his part, South African player Thembinkosi Lorch expressed his comfort with the atmosphere in Zanzibar, confirming that he is accustomed to playing in Tanzania from his previous time with Orlando Pirates and Sundowns. Lorch said, "The match won't be easy against an organized team like Azam, but we are ready and have experienced players as well as young ones with great ambition, which gives the team an important balance to go far in the competition."
Warsh pointed out that Wydad has studied its opponent in detail and knows well their strengths and weaknesses, emphasizing that the players are determined to deliver a strong performance and achieve a positive result.
The match between Tanzanian Azam and Wydad Athletic will be held at Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar today, starting at 5:00 PM Moroccan time.