When will Hakim Ziyech finally step onto the pitch for Wydad Casablanca ?

Hakim Ziyech’s long-awaited debut for Wydad Casablanca remains a matter of intense anticipation among supporters, who have yet to see the Moroccan international appear in the club’s colours despite his highly celebrated arrival.

Although unveiled to fans following his free-transfer signing, Ziyech has not featured in any of Wydad’s recent fixtures.

His absence is linked to the late opening of the winter transfer window and the administrative procedures required to officially register him on the club’s squad list.

Until that process is completed, the midfielder—already training with the group—remains ineligible for competitive action.

Across Moroccan media, there is widespread agreement on when that first appearance is likely to come.

Ziyech is expected to make his debut after the Africa Cup of Nations break, in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season: Wydad’s clash with AS FAR Rabat on matchday nine of the national championship. The encounter, traditionally one of the fiercest rivalries in Moroccan football, is now set to carry an extra layer of intrigue with Ziyech potentially taking the field for the first time.

For Wydad supporters, the wait has felt unusually long.

The club moved decisively to secure Ziyech, a player of global reputation, and his unveiling generated a wave of excitement across Casablanca and beyond.

Yet circumstances around the transfer window prevented his immediate inclusion in competitive matches, leaving fans eager for his first touch of the ball in a Wydad shirt.

Meanwhile, Ziyech has continued to integrate within the squad, participating fully in collective training sessions as he adapts to his new environment.

His presence alone has brought a boost of confidence, with teammates and supporters alike recognising the influence he could bring once he is officially cleared to compete.

The upcoming match against AS FAR is now shaping into a symbolic starting point—both for Ziyech’s return to domestic football and for Wydad’s ambitions in the league.

Expectations will be high, and his introduction promises to be a landmark moment for the club’s season.

For now, all eyes remain on the administrative green light that will finally allow Hakim Ziyech to begin his new chapter on the pitch.