Wydad to Face Qatari Club Al Sadd in Friendly
The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 10, at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha.
Al Sadd confirmed the fixture as part of their summer programme, returning from their training camp in Spain on August 4.
This will be Wydad's first outing since the 2025 Club World Cup, as the Casablanca-based side continue preparations for next season, including a campaign in the CAF Confederation Cup. Wydad finished third in the 2024-25 Botola Pro 1.
Al Sadd is Qatar's most decorated club, boasting over 50 official titles, including league championships, Emir Cups, and continental trophies. The club attracted worldwide attention under former Barcelona legend Xavi Hernández, who coached the team until late 2024.
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