The result of the match confirmed a 6-1 aggregate loss for the Ghanaian side
Asante Kotoko’s journey in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup came to a painful conclusion on Friday night after suffering a heavy 5-1 defeat to Wydad Athletic Club at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
The result confirmed a 6-1 aggregate loss for the Ghanaian side, who had been beaten 1-0 in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium a week earlier.
Wydad, playing with confidence and precision, dominated from start to finish, showing the gulf in quality and experience between the two teams.
The Moroccans opened the scoring early before Kotoko briefly offered hope when captain Samba O’Neil rose highest to power home a superb header in the 19th minute to make it 1-1 on the night.
However, that equaliser only seemed to spark Wydad into life, as they went on to score four more goals in a ruthless attacking display.
Hamza Hannouri, Stephane Aziz Ki, Thembinkosi Lorch, Oussama Zemraoui, and Mohammed Bouchouari were all on target as the Casablanca-based side cruised into the group stage of the competition.
For Kotoko, the defeat was a humbling experience and a reminder of the standards required to compete at the highest level of African club football.
Despite flashes of promise in the early stages, they struggled to cope with Wydad’s relentless pace, technical superiority, and clinical finishing.
Head coach Prosper Narteh Ogum now faces the task of rallying his squad and refocusing their energy on the Ghana Premier League campaign.
While the elimination marks a major setback for the Porcupine Warriors, it also serves as a valuable learning experience for a relatively young team still finding its rhythm under Ogum.
Kotoko will return home with their continental dreams shattered, but with renewed determination to correct their mistakes and rebuild stronger for future competitions.
