Wydad part ways with coach Adel Ramzi after poor start to Caf Champions League

The three-time African champions have recorded just one victory from their first three Group B matches in the continental tournament which sees them placed third in the standings.

The Moroccan club said in statement: "Wydad Sports Club, headed by Saeed Nassiri, announces that it has parted with coach Adel Ramzi by mutual consent.

"The executive office of the club and all its members, especially its fans, extend their sincere thanks to Coach Ramzi for everything he has done, and his keenness to lead the football team with sincerity and effort."

Tunisian coach Faouzi Benzarti has been tipped take the over the head coaching reins at Wydad, which could be his fourth stint with the Moroccan giants.

The 73-year-old Benzarti guided Wydad to the Moroccan Botola Pro League title in the 2018-19 and 2020-21 seasons.

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