Wydad AC left it late to secure an important 1-0 victory over Nairobi United to frustrate the Kenyan club from earning their first point in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage match played on Sunday, 8 February at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Wydad went into the match top of Group B with nine points, same as Congolese side Maniema and Tanzania’s Yanga, while Naibois were yet to earn a point in the group.
The match’s all important goal was scored by French International Ben Yedder formerly of seven times Uefa Europa League champions Spanish side Seville in the 88th minute after converting a converting a cross from Walid Nassi.
Naibois’ Steve Biko was sent off in the 93rd minute for a denial of goal scoring opportunity foul on Frenchman Nassi signed from France championship side Dijon.
In the end, Wydad picked a win that took them clear of Group B with 12 points, three better than Maniema and Azam while Naibois remain without a point.
The Mozzart Bet Cup defending champions will face Maniema in their next match set for Sunday, 15 February.