Wydad Athletic Club coach Rulani Mokwena has revealed he wanted to face Manchester City because of Pep Guardiola.
The South African tactician and his new side were drawn in Group G alongside Man City, Juventus and Al Ain.
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Mokwena was visibly elated after his side’s name were placed in Group G, as he will be facing one of his coaching idols in Guardiola, admitting meeting Pep was a major motivation for him.
“Yeh, because of Pep Guardiola, for sure,” Mokwena told the club’s media.
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“But I think it’s a good test for us. We try to create a model of play that is a bit similar to how Manchester City plays.
“So, I think we will have a very good match, we have a very good squad, we have to believe in ourselves and be strong.
“And this is a great opportunity, and that’s how we have to look at it – a great opportunity to put Wydad in the map in the world.”
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