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New Leadership Takes the Helm: Abdelmajid Bernaki Elected President of Wydad Casablanca

New Leadership Takes the Helm: Abdelmajid Bernaki Elected President of Wydad Casablanca
Tuesday 02 January 2024 - 15:05
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The administrative committee of Wydad Casablanca, a prominent force in Moroccan football, recently convened at the Mohamed Benjelloun complex for a crucial meeting. The primary agenda item was the selection of new leadership for the iconic club in the aftermath of recent upheavals.

In a unanimous decision, the committee members and presidents of various football branches elected Abdelmajid Bernaki to succeed Saïd Naciri as the President of Wydad. Notably, Naciri is currently in provisional detention facing international drug trafficking charges.

Assuming the presidency at a pivotal moment, Bernaki's key responsibilities, as outlined in a club statement, include ensuring steadfast administrative, financial, and sporting management of Wydad. A primary focus will be on maintaining the club's longstanding tradition of excellence both on and off the pitch.

As the new season rapidly approaches, Bernaki faces the crucial tasks of stabilizing operations and articulating a clear vision for the club. The anticipation among fans is that this renewed direction will enable Wydad to build upon recent domestic and continental successes. The unfolding of the iconic club's journey under new leadership is poised to become an intriguing chapter in its illustrious history.


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