Wydad coach and team doctor involved in a traffic accident
"We would like to inform our fans that a traffic accident occurred this morning in which coach Amine Benhachem was involved in addition to team doctor Dr. Abdelrazak Hefti," Wydad, who are already eliminated from the tournament, said on X.
"Thankfully, no serious injuries were reported, and all those involved are in good health and are receiving the necessary care," the club added.
Wydad, who lost to Manchester City and Juventus, face Al-Ain in the final match of the group stage. Both teams have no points from two matches.
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