It was the first time that a match started on one day and finished on another day. OO: I have to come in here… I have no interest in either team. OO: I would like to give you the chance to say your final words…. Who is Said Nasiri? OO: CAF have decided that the Champions League final will now be a single match at a neutral venue. But it is very clear that there is a lot of bitterness between Wydad and Esperance, as well as between Morocco and Tunisia, over what happened. It is about the application of the rules. February 4 – Eight months have passed, since the 2019 CAF Champions League final, the most controversial in the history of African football, took place, as the pairings for the quarter-finals for this year’s edition are about to be made. Youssef Naciri (born 10 December 1993) is a Moroccan footballer who last played for the Harrisburg City Islanders in the United Soccer League. We do not need to bribe anyone to win games because we are not a small team,” Naciri said. I am a simple person, from Africa. It was the decision of the referee, because he received higher orders. Wydad Casablanca president Said Naciri who claimed CAF officials promised them next season's African Champions League title has spoken out since the recent replay ruling. Do you think that your club behaved in a manner that reflected the significance of the game that you were playing? SN: The decision of CAF, to have the Champions League final in a neutral venue, is a positive one. But technicians confirmed that there were mistakes in the first match. We asked them (CAF) why they failed to tell us that it was not working. However, Wydad Casablanca President Naciri denied the accusation, while urging Lobi Stars to reveal the identity of the person. Grisha was stopped (during the first leg in Casablanca) and had time to correct his mistake. Wydad AC; 2017–18 season; President: Saïd Naciri: manager: Hussein Amotta (until 9 January 2018) Faouzi Benzarti (from 18 January 2018) Stadium: Stade Mohamed V: Botola: Runners–up: Throne Cup: Round of 16: Champions League: 2017: Winners 2018: Quarter-finals: Club World Cup: Fifth place: CAF Super Cup: Winners: Top goalscorer: League: Mohamed Nahiri (9 goals) All: It is time to take care of this continent, not only in football but also in all other fields. SN: I was not wrong when I said that you are basing your statements on what you heard. (Editor’s Note – Osasu agreed to take up Mr Nasiri on his offer. They had previous problems with TP Mazembe, Al Ahly, and the Angolan team (Petro Atletico). Wydad were wrongfully denied a goal and were then told VAR was not available due to a technical fault thus resulting in Wydad players boycotting the match handing Esperance de Tunis the title. It seems that you have only heard about this game and have not seen it. FIFA has not had any problem with them. Said Naciri - Wikipedia. In the Tunis game, if you observe the stadium, you would observe that there was a lot of smoke, a lot of fireworks being used by the fans. We should defend the need for change in Africa. That should not be my problem. Do you think that the behaviour of some of the fans in this region is helping the management of games in the Champions League? Their answer was that they told us in English and we didn’t understand. You were accused of being disrespectful to the Prime Minister of Tunisia in the VIP box. How do you describe yourself? I expect to conclude the deal for Enzo Zidane, a very good player, with Wydad, a big club in Casablanca”. Wydad Casablanca president Said Naciri who claimed CAF officials promised them next season's African Champions League title has spoken out since the recent replay ruling. He told me that the President of Esperance threatened him. OO: Since the African Champions League began in 1964 (45 years ago, at the time of the incident) we have never had the abandonment of a final. SN: I say this again – We never abandoned the match. Desabre, who has been seen in the stands at Wydad's Mohammed V Stadium at recent matches, returned to Morocco on Thursday after receiving an offer from Wydad president, Said Naciri. So who has the problem? OO: You are asking those that are responsible for the management of African football (CAF) to have morals. This is clear from the television pictures. By Lorenz Kohler. But they didn’t do it…, OO: But the management of the VAR is the responsibility of CAF (and Hawkeye), not Esperance. Was the conclusion of this match good for the image of African football? It is enough that people in CAF are defending them. In this exclusive – and rather robust – interview with Osasu Obayiuwana, in Casablanca, Naciri does not mince his words about the reigning African champions, officials of CAF – and the views of this reporter, concerning the momentous events in Tunis…, Osasu Obayiuwana: Thanks for agreeing to speak with me, Mr Naciri… In August 2019, I spoke to your opposite number at Esperance, Mohammed Meddeb, about what happened during the controversial 2019 Champions League final at Rades Stadium in Tunis. If we abandoned the match, there are specific procedures. The host team should have provided VAR. The 47-year-old has had a remarkable career on an international level after winning three consecutive Africa Cup of […] The 2019–20 season is Wydad AC 's 80th season in existence and the club's 64th consecutive season in the top flight of Moroccan football. It is time to make a change. SN: We must change things in African football and the time is now. When they answer this question, I will gladly answer you. Wydad Athletic Club President Said Naciri has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to be fair with investigations in regard to Champions CAF have since confirmed the executive committee came to the unanimous decision that the fixture between the North African giants will be replayed after the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt. I found it difficult to see the mistake that Grisha made. But if the reverse had been the case, I would have said the same for Wydad. 7th Floor, Media24 Building, 40 Heerengracht Street, Foreshore Cape Town. Our coach (Faouzi Benzarti) at this time was Tunisian and we have a lot of Tunisians at our club, so we have a lot of respect for the Tunisian people. What do you mean? Jun 7, 2019 - 01:39 pm When they (Esperance) were in Casablanca, our federation provided everything for the game to go well…. The site lists all clubs he coached and all clubs he played for. This must have affected the quality of the refereeing, because it was hard to see… And this brings me to something that is not just a Tunisian problem but a North African problem… The use of flares and smoke bombs, using lasers pens on the eyes of opponents and even the referee…. SN: I don’t want to calculate the expenses. I asked the Esperance president about it and he denied doing that. Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca announced the departure of coach Zoran Manojlovic on Monday as an “amicable” agreement was reached six months after his appointment in July. We respect all Tunisians and all other opponents. Coach Ogbeide claimed the Moroccans offered his players money to lose their clash, but the club’s boss has vehemently denied any wrongdoing We didn’t leave the field on our own. Cinema and Movies. The only problem we have with them was what happened during the final. SN: There is no bitterness between us. You don’t say that during the wedding. After a stoppage of around 90 minutes, the Tunisian champions were declared the winners of Africa's elite club competition by referee Bakary Gassama. El-Hadary had announced his retirement from football in 2019 after having a short stint at former Egyptian Premier League side Nogoom FC. You do your best to have the necessary means. SN: Out of respect for your relationship with the Esperance President, I will not tell you. But you have to be fair and not just support a specific one…, OO: No… I expected this interview to be quite robust and a bit difficult. (Editor’s note – our reporter met the Esperance president, for the first and only time, in August 2019). SN: In reality, I will blame the organising team, because, for example, if you organise a wedding, you don’t invite people and then tell them that the band didn’t come. “These drips have no basis and Wydad is even bigger than that. What is your account of what happened in the VIP box, when the match stopped? Visibility on the field was very poor. Or it is with Esperance? It might take time for us, but if we begin now, we will get there. We are asking those that are responsible for controlling African football to have morals, because football is about morals. Wydad Casablanca are poised to announced Faouzi Benzarti as their next head coach after a tumultuous 2019/20 season. It was not our decision. I don’t know if FIFA ordered them to do this or not…. Page TransparencySee More. You are taking a one-sided story. OO: The CAF President spoke to me, in detail, about his account of events at Rades, while we were in Egypt, for the Africa Cup of Nations. SN: We are part of the African football family and we would like to portray a good image for it. 55 talking about this. OO: Mr Nasiri, I have studied the rules of the Champions League (as they were in May 2019, when the final was played). SN: You asked me about the first match. "Hi President Naciri, it’s a great pleasure to speak to you. So, if Hawkeye is taking responsibility for the failure of VAR, how can you hold Esperance responsible for that? Wydad AC. Wydad Casablanca and Al Ahly clash in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday, after sharing a 1-1 draw in the first leg. How much did it cost Wydad to fight this case? This is not my goal. Raja Casablanca (1999-2008), Wydad Casablanca (2008-2010), South Bronx United (2011-2012) You will change your opinion. They have the responsibility to deal with this, not your opponent…, SN: What I am noticing from your words is that you are defending Taraji (Esperance). Discover the latest news from Wydad Casablanca, the players that make up your team, live results, Table, Stats , transfers, photos and much more at BeSoccer Casablanca’s Wydad Athletic Club lost to Tunisia’s Esperance after VAR was unable to judge equalizer. "We haven't received any written decision yet - we have only just read the Caf decision online so we are waiting for their official letter," he told, "Then we will call for a meeting with our lawyers and discuss their decision legally. You and I are only spectators, so we are not in a position to rule on whether things were done correctly or not. Wydad AC; 2020–21 season; President: Said Naciri: Manager: Faouzi Benzarti (from 15 November 2020) Stadium: Stade Mohamed V: Botola: 1st: Throne Cup: Round of 16: Champions League: Group Stage: Top goalscorer: League: Ayoub El Kaabi (5) All: Ayoub El Kaabi (9) Biggest win: 4–0 vs Kaizer Chiefs We were trying to see if our legitimate goal was going to be restored. SN: You should ask them if they are pleased with themselves and if they see no room for improvement. Said Nasri: First of all, I would like to thank you for taking the time to come here, in order to hear my version of events. So, in this case, we are not absolving CAF or anyone else of responsibility. It makes me sad that when I go to a game in a European country, I just get my ticket and when you get there, everything is arranged. Is it with all these clubs? Wydad Casablanca have announced the decision to retain manager Sebastian Desabre after initial suggestions that the Frenchman had been sacked by the club for a second time. They will be competing in Botola, the Champions League, Arab Club Champions Cup, and the Throne Cup . As far as he is concerned, Esperance’s ultimate victory – after a protracted legal battle, which had to go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, before being sent back to CAF’s disciplinary bodies for its ultimate resolution – remains illegitimate. Copyright © Kick Off, 2021. Was this mistake intentional? AboutSee All. OO: I have to say something here… Hawkeye, the British company, is responsible for the operation of the VAR system. That is not acceptable, for a competition of this scale. (see www.insideworldfootball.com/2019/08/30/exclusive-esperance-chief-meddeb-opens-caf-champions-league-integrity/), I am now here to hear your own side of things, concerning what happened on that day…. You cause a lot of reaction from the way that you do things. If I tell you what he said to me, you would not believe me. OO: Yes, I watched the game on television. OO: CAF is responsible for the management of Champions’ League matches. 20+ "Said Naciri" profiles | LinkedIn. I want to ask you this question: Did you see the game? Or is it the authority responsible for match control? The referee (Papa Bakary Gassama, from The Gambia) took the decision to stop the match. SN: Responsibility also goes to the organising team, because CAF is not in Egypt. This problem happened with Ahly in 2018. It is the first time in the history of African football that a match of this nature is being played over two days… From what I saw, it was clear to me that after your goal was disallowed by Papa Gassama, your team did not want to continue with the game. This is the profile site of the manager Said Naciri. We were treated in an unfair way and we still demand our rights…. We stayed in the field. "All the officials without any exceptions bargained with us; they offered us to continue the match and promised that we will win the title next season in return; that offer I rejected," El-Nasrie told a, "I told them that we only ask for our rights and for fair play. But you say their performance in the Champions League final was not good enough. They decided to award the match to Esperance. The conditions for abandoning a match are clear and we did not meet those conditions… We never stated that we wanted to abandon the match. We filed many complaints with CAF, in order to have competent referees appointed for the second match. Wydad: la méthode Said Naciri. Casablanca, Morocco, 2022. SN: I never made any comments about Gehad or Papa. By Osasu Obayiuwana February 4 – Eight months have passed, since the 2019 CAF Champions League final, the most controversial in the history of African football, took place, as the pairings for the quarter-finals for this year’s edition are about to be made. “Greetings President Naciri, it is a great pleasure for me to be able to speak with you,” Carlos said in a video. OO: Football is supposed to bring people together. What allows these types of mistakes to happen, all the time, is when people like you defend these types of things happening, and changing the truth…. Then we will announce our final decision.". But in Africa, when you want to go to a match, you have to think of so many things – like where do I stay, and how to stay there; from the moment you get off the plane. And CAF is also trying to change it, by imposing big fines on us (for their poor conduct), even when we have no relationship with their behaviour…. But he was unavailable on the day we had agreed to meet for a second time in Casablanca.). Did you not realise that when your team refused to continue playing at Rades, in a Champions League final, the consequence of doing that is that you lose the game and Esperance become the winners? I want to tell you that you are welcome in Morocco. We wanted to continue the match, but it was stopped. Esperance de Tunis retained their CAF Champions League title in controversial fashion after Wydad Casablanca refused to play on due to a VAR malfunction in Rades. OO: What did the Esperance president say to you? But for Said Naciri, the President of Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) of Casablanca, last year’s game against Esperance of Tunis could have been played yesterday, considering the rawness of his feelings about what happened on May 31. Esperance of Tunis and Wydad Athletic Club of Casablanca, Champions and runners-up in 2019, are two of the eight teams left in the race for this year’s title, with Egypt’s Ahly and Zamalek, Etoile du Sahel of Tunisia, Raja Casablanca, TP Mazembe of DR Congo and Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa being the others. But till this day, we never received any clarification. I have seen this letter. We make official statements, against the things that we don’t support. In my opinion, he had a good game and I cannot understand why he was criticised…, What happened in Tunis is not just a Tunisian problem but a North African problem. Details File Size: 168KB Duration: 0.160 sec Dimensions: 178x498 Created: 5/17/2020, 2:53:42 AM And we were on the field, when the referee blew the last whistle. And I also received insults from him. SN: I mean that, first of all, Taraji (Esperance) should have better behaviour towards its opponents. Are you accusing them of not adhering to the highest performance and integrity standards? You feel that neither of these referees was competent? Sports Event. I said, you informed us that VAR technology would be used in the return match like what happened in the first leg, and if not, you should have told us.". Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. When I gave my opinion, about what happened in Tunis, I said Esperance should be given the title, based on the rules. The second leg tie of the Champions League final against Esperance was abandoned after Wydad players walked off to protest a disallowed goal that was not referred to the video assistant referee (VAR). If I tell you, you will not respect him anymore. Two-time Caf African champions’ president Said Naciri didn’t state the reasons as to why they had to relieve the Serbian mentor of his duties after being in charge for only 6 months. Many thanks to Yasmine Talha, who provided the Arabic to English translation service for this interview. Här hittar du spelschema, tabell, spelartrupp, resultat och nyheter för Wydad Casablanca.Fotbollskanalen - för dig som älskar fotboll. The referee has to call you and ask whether you want to abandon the game. Youssef Naciri Personal information SN: We never abandoned the match. Are you happy that this is a consequence of what happened in Tunis? All rights reserved. OO: Are you happy with the way CAF is managing African football at the moment? Facebook is showing information to help you … You should not be happy about these things happening in Africa. But since you say that to me, I will try to rectify that. So, what we ask for is morals, ethics and fair play… We don’t fight to win at all cost, but we fight for morals, ethics and fair play. When a game of the stature of the Champions League final is abandoned, in the way that it was, in front of television viewers around the world, this is very bad for the image of our continent. If you are a Moslem (this reporter is not) the saying of Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, is that one should help his brother, whether he thinks he is the right or he is in the wrong… It is okay for you to defend a team in Africa. But the big responsibility lies with Taraji (Esperance), because they should have told us that the VAR was not working before the match and not during the match. لنا في الوداد حياة لا يعرفها إلا من يعيشها You are presenting the conditions of match abandonment, as Esperance want it to be presented. With regards to the behaviour of our fans, we are trying to change this. I tried to keep calm, as the tension was high and there were a lot of spectators and I would only say good things about our Tunisian brothers…. Suspicions were raised, because the referee was fleeing his responsibility…, OO: I am sure that you are not going to agree with what I am going to say, but I will say it anyway… In my opinion, there was nothing wrong with the refereeing in the opening leg in Casablanca, which I watched. I am speaking about the whole system. OO: If you don’t tell me what he said, how can I ask him about it? But if the laws were applied properly, there would have been no problems. As everybody knows, we were playing in a very important game, the final of the African Champions League. Said Naciri President Waydad Athletic Club with President commission des relations exterieures Wydad Athletic Club, Chairman and Founder adgeco group, vice president almoravide foundation Mohamed Dekkak at Emirates Palace Problems happened with the same team (Esperance) last year (2018), so I do not think that things were our fault. If we don’t start now, we will fall even farther behind. He is the one who insulted me and he should admit to what he said. We were given excuses that the VAR could not work, because there was a missing piece. +212 658-944363. OO: When you decided that you were going to go to CAS, did you seriously expect that you were going to win? They all have a part of the blame. : Said Naciri's floppy sit-comes scorned ... Said Naciri President Waydad Athletic Club with President ... SAID NACIRI (Agadir) Pourquoi sommes nous devenus comme ça ... taha et said naciri(l3awni) - monifay's blog - Skyrock.com. Do you, as the Wydad President, think it is important to discuss with your colleague at Esperance, so that you can move past what happened last year? You are African. Who is Said Naciri? Morocco’s Wydad loses to Tunisian club because of VAR debacle. But the problem comes from those who control African football. If they had asked us to bring the VAR used in Casablanca, we would have done that, to help them. READ: CAF President on VAR final controversy, Drogba's son nets first professional goal. Legendary goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary has been reportedly offered a goalkeeping coach role at Wydad Athletic. Till now, we refused to take second-place medals. We don’t know what happened, other than the fact that the referee was ordered to stop the match. Said Naciri, the president of Moroccan club, Wydad Casablanca. The law is no respecter of persons…, SN: I am also for the application of the laws. We only asked for our rights (in Tunis) and we were never told that the VAR was not working. They wrote a letter to CAF, taking full responsibility for late delivery of VAR equipment to Tunis. The local and international media knows what happened… A legitimate goal was cancelled in the first leg of the final in Casablanca. But the same thing happened to us in Tunis, as a goal was cancelled and we asked for clarifications, to know why the goal was cancelled. Or chairs didn’t arrive. What I am interested in is the dignity and good image of African football. These referees have officiated at the highest level, including the World Cup finals. What kind of a person is he? So, when things go wrong, with the management of the game, is it the teams that are fault? However, Naciri claims they have yet to rececive any notice from the federation. You are a journalist from the African continent. 2,809 people follow this. Wydad Casablanca and Al Ahly clash in the second leg of the CAF Champions League final on Saturday, after sharing a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Everyone knows this and this was clear on every television channel. We were called to CAF’s meeting in Paris, where a replay was ordered. SN: You have to go back to him and ask. We do not want to see such an incident again… What matters, to me, is that the rules of the competition are respected by all teams playing in it…, SN: From what you have just said, you seem to be quite upset with my last statement. I expect to conclude the deal for Enzo Zidane, a very good player, with Wydad, a big club in Casablanca," he said. ain chock casablanca. And did you see that we abandoned the game? If it is possible, I would like you to watch this match with me again. OO: Many people say that you are a very controversial character. OO: Gehad Grisha of Egypt and Papa Gassama of Gambia are amongst the top referees in Africa. Benin stay on the bus refusing to accept validity of positive tests in Sierra Leone, FIFA tell Pakistan FA insurgents to hand back PFF HQ to Normalisation Committee, Belgian boss Martinez calls for Euro 2020 squads to be expanded to up to 27 players, Swedish FA calls in Sportradar to boost fight against match-fixing. When I take a tour, around the continent, I see that we are very behind. As for the Esperance President, he did insult and threaten the CAF President. He said “Hi President Naciri, it’s a great pleasure to speak to you. And the court decided that the matter must go back to CAF, in order for a final decision – on the match result – to be taken by the competent body in CAF. Veteran Tunisian coach Faouzi Benzarti takes charge of Moroccan and African champions Wydad Casablanca, signing an 18 month contract. Follow Osasu on Twitter @osasuo or contact him at moc.l1617257390labto1617257390ofdlr1617257390owedi1617257390sni@a1617257390nawui1617257390yabo.1617257390usaso1617257390, www.insideworldfootball.com/2019/08/30/exclusive-esperance-chief-meddeb-opens-caf-champions-league-integrity/), UEFA stalls on Champions League reveal as big clubs and leagues battle for €$£, Covid cheating? Wydad Casablanca president Said Naciri has responded to a report of match-fixing by his club in their most recent Caf Champions League game with Lobi Stars. It is very clear, in the regulations, that if a team abandons the game, for any reason, when the referee has not declared the game to be abandoned, that team loses the game and is out of the competition…. Osasu Obayiuwana, a lawyer and BBC broadcaster, is one of the world’s leading journalists on African football. Well, you say that no Champions League game has been abandoned since 1964. But the matter went to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Wydad has existed since 1937 and it has helped to give African football a good image for the time that we have existed. We were asked to wait for the VAR (Video Assistant Referee) to be fixed. The CAF President and leading CAF officials came from the VIP box to the field and they had discussions with the two teams… What happened, when the CAF President came to the field, after the problems started? SN: I am not a controversial person. But he made it still. They also confirmed mistakes for the second match, as there was a legitimate goal for us was disallowed.
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