Ziyech’s Wydad Gambit: Morocco Star’s Bold Move for AFCON Glory

Ziyech’s arrival at Wydad should allow him to quickly regain a good level of play. The Atlas Lion will be able to participate in the Botola, the Throne Cup and the CAF Confederation Cup championships. If the former Galatasaray player regains consistency, he could make a comeback to the national team and hope to participate in the next Africa Cup of Nations scheduled in Morocco. "I think the fact that Ziyech is joining Wydad Athletic Club has only one objective, which is to return to the Moroccan national team, because he is a great player and one of the pillars of the selection, but he must regain his abilities and self-confidence," said sports analyst Abderrahim Ouchrif to Al3omk.

The specialist confirmed that "the professional championship has the legitimacy to ensure a place in the national team compared to other leagues, and Ziyech’s return to the national team will not be contested by anyone," adding that the 32-year-old player "is under very strong pressure to show his abilities and offer a great performance with Wydad Athletic Club, while working on his objective since he benefits from the popularity of the supporters who wish to see him again with the selection." And he concluded: "The national coach will not call up Ziyech until he has reached full fitness, which will not be difficult for him if he works on the mental and technical aspects in order to be ready to wear the Lions’ jersey again."

In his previous statements to the press, Walid Regragui had hinted that Ziyech could return to the national team if he is recruited by a club and regains his form. Ziyech has just joined the Wydad Athletic Club squad for one year. The signing of the contract took place after several weeks of negotiations between the management of Wydad, the player and his representatives. After a bad spell at Galatasaray in the first half of last season, the Moroccan winger joined the Qatari club Al-Duhail during the winter transfer window, a club he left after only four months of collaboration.