The Moroccan club Wydad Athletic Club is making headlines in African football on August 27, 2025, by reviving a hot transfer market case. After finalizing the acquisition of Thembinkosi Lorch, Wydad is now actively pursuing the services of Tumisang Orebonye, a highly sought-after Botswana international striker in the Southern African region. This potential transfer could offset the imminent departure of Samuel Obeng from the Casablanca club.
According to the latest information, despite earlier rumors of abandonment, Wydad is now close to signing a two-year contract with Orebonye. However, the Moroccan club must quickly submit the relevant documents to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation before the transfer window closes. This signing would significantly strengthen the attack of the Moroccan champions, who have already won the CAF Champions League three times.
Wydad’s interest in Orebonye, who has previously played in Morocco for AS FAR Rabat, reflects their clear strategy to reinforce the squad with talent from the COSAFA region. This move also shows their high ambitions both nationally and internationally for the 2025-2026 season. For the Botswana forward, this transfer would be a return to a league he already knows, with promising sporting prospects.
This case also reveals a market dynamic in North Africa, where Moroccan clubs, thanks to their continental stature, are increasing connections with players from Southern Africa. The conclusion of this transfer in the coming hours could be one of the major deals of the summer in African football, confirming Wydad’s breakthrough in their ongoing quest for quality strengthening.