Nairobi Praises Wydad and Describes Hosting as 'Great Honor'
The Kenyan club Nairobi United praised Wydad Athletic Club following the match between the two teams in the fifth round of the CAF Confederation Cup group stage, which ended with the Moroccan team's victory by one goal to nil.
The Kenyan club stated in an official announcement that hosting Wydad in the capital, Nairobi, was a great honor, considering the Moroccan team as one of the giants of African football. They emphasized that the atmosphere of the match reflected a spirit of mutual respect and the sporting values that the club is keen to uphold.
The statement from Nairobi United read: "We appreciate the kind words from Wydad Athletic Club, and it was a great honor for us to host one of the giants of African football in Nairobi, where the mutual respect between the two parties embodied the values we believe in as a club."
The statement added: "We extend our gratitude to our fans for their continuous support, and we wish Wydad Athletic Club success and prosperity in their continental journey."
Wydad leads Group B with 12 points, followed by Maniema from Congo in second place with 9 points, then Azam United from Nigeria with the same points, while Nairobi United is at the bottom of the standings with no points.
Wydad is scheduled to host its guest, Azam United, in the final round at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca next Sunday at 7:00 PM Mecca time.
The Kenyan club stated in an official announcement that hosting Wydad in the capital, Nairobi, was a great honor, considering the Moroccan team as one of the giants of African football. They emphasized that the atmosphere of the match reflected a spirit of mutual respect and the sporting values that the club is keen to uphold.
The statement from Nairobi United read: "We appreciate the kind words from Wydad Athletic Club, and it was a great honor for us to host one of the giants of African football in Nairobi, where the mutual respect between the two parties embodied the values we believe in as a club."
The statement added: "We extend our gratitude to our fans for their continuous support, and we wish Wydad Athletic Club success and prosperity in their continental journey."
Wydad leads Group B with 12 points, followed by Maniema from Congo in second place with 9 points, then Azam United from Nigeria with the same points, while Nairobi United is at the bottom of the standings with no points.
Wydad is scheduled to host its guest, Azam United, in the final round at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca next Sunday at 7:00 PM Mecca time.
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