Wydad Casablanca head coach Rulani Mokwena has reported being subjected to racial abuse following his team’s 2-2 draw with Ittihad Tanger.
Despite falling behind in the match, Wydad managed to equalize. However, the result saw their points gap with the leaders widen to 8 points.
According to Mokwena, after the match, some officials from Ittihad Tanger used the K-word targeting his religious beliefs.
The 37-year-old coach, who has only won four league games this season, has been under pressure. Previously, after a loss to the leaders Berkane, Mokwena had objects thrown at him by angry fans.
In response to the racial abuse, Mokwena said,
“What makes me very upset and disappointed is that I was subjected to some racist comments by the opposition. And I don’t like that and I don’t think I deserve that. I don’t think I came to Morocco to be racially abused. It’s not right.”
The club has shown support for their coach, issuing the following statement:
“Wydad strongly condemns the unfortunate events that followed the final whistle of the match between our team and Ittihad Tanger.”
“Our coach, Mr. Mokwena, was subjected to unacceptable racist remarks from a member of Ittihad Tanger’s staff who was not on the field during the match. However, he entered after its conclusion. His abusive and racist words towards the coach led to some altercations between the players.”
