May 30, 2022, marked a historic day for Wydad Casablanca as they claimed the African Champions League title with a 2-0 victory over holders Al Ahly in the final at Stade Mohammed V.
Wydad winger Zouhair El Moutaraji scored both goals, securing a third continental crown for the team after triumphs in 1992 and 2017.
The match was marred by controversy, with the Confederation of African Football citing Morocco as the only bidder for the final, after Senegal withdrew their application.
Al Ahly's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have the match postponed and moved to a neutral territory was turned down last week.
Wydad's victory marked a disappointing end to the season for Egyptian football, following their losses to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final and the playoffs for a place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
The match began with Wydad giving an early warning to the visitors, with striker Guy Mbenza striking the bar with a powerful shot from the edge of the box.
El Moutaraji then picked up the ball 30 metres from goal and unleashed a superb strike into the top corner, giving Ahly goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy no chance.
Al Ahly dominated possession and looked the more enterprising of the two teams, but Wydad's victory marked a memorable day for the Moroccan team.
