Wydad Casablanca Fans Demand Paulo Sérgio’s Departure After Another Home Stumble

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Frustration is mounting among Wydad Casablanca supporters after the team dropped points at home against COD Meknès (CODM), prompting angry reactions in the stands and renewed calls for head coach Paulo Sérgio to leave.

The goalless or low-scoring details of the encounter were not specified in the available report, but the outcome was enough to intensify criticism of the Reds’ performances on their own ground. Playing at the Mohammed V Stadium on Sunday, Wydad failed to turn home advantage and vocal crowd support into a victory.

At the final whistle, supporters made their dissatisfaction clear, directing whistles and criticism at Sérgio and calling for a change in leadership.

Home Form Becomes a Growing Concern

The draw against CODM marked the second time Wydad had failed to secure a victory in front of its own supporters this season. The team had already suffered a home defeat against Wydad de Témara in its opening match at home, leaving the latest result as another setback for a club whose ambitions place considerable pressure on performances in Casablanca.

Wydad have shown a different face away from home, however. The team recorded a victory against Difaâ Hassani El Jadidi (DHJ), demonstrating that its results have varied considerably depending on the venue.

That contrast is likely to fuel questions about the side’s consistency, particularly as the club seeks to meet the expectations of a demanding fan base.

Paulo Sérgio Under Pressure

The reaction to the CODM match puts Sérgio under increased scrutiny, with sections of the Wydad support openly questioning his position. The calls for his departure reflect mounting dissatisfaction with the team’s inability to deliver victories at the Mohammed V Stadium.

For the Portuguese coach, the immediate challenge is to restore confidence among supporters and improve the team’s results on home soil. Another disappointing performance could further intensify the pressure surrounding his tenure.

The reaction also highlights the close relationship between Wydad and its supporters, whose expectations remain high given the club’s stature in Moroccan football.

Consistency the Priority for Wydad

Wydad’s mixed start has exposed a clear concern: the team has managed to win away from home but has struggled to produce the same results in Casablanca.

Turning home matches into victories will be essential if the Reds are to calm the unrest among their supporters and regain momentum. For now, the draw against CODM has shifted attention beyond the result itself, placing the spotlight firmly on Sérgio and the team’s ability to respond.