Moroccan giants Wydad Casablanca have signed former Mamelodi Sundowns striker Cassius Mailula on loan, reuniting with his former coach Rulani Mokwena at the club.

Wydad has included a clause in the loan agreement that allows them to sign Mailula permanently if they are satisfied with his performance.

“Toronto FC announced today that the club has sent forward Cassius Mailula on loan to Moroccan club Wydad Athletic Club of the Botola Pro (First Division) through 31 July 2025. Wydad AC will have the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Mailula at the end of this loan,” Toronto said in a statement.

“Mailula, 23, made a combined eight appearances, scoring two goals and recording one assist for TFC across all competitions (MLS regular season and Canadian Championship) since signing with the Reds on July 28, 2023. The forward made his Toronto FC debut against Columbus Crew on 26 August 2023, and registered his first goal for the club against Simcoe County Rovers in the first round of the 2024 Canadian Championship on 24 April 2024.

“The Limpopo, South Africa native joined Toronto FC from Mamelodi Sundowns FC of the DStv Premiership (South Africa, First Division), where he registered 16 goals and five assists in 32 matches across all competitions.

“Internationally, Mailula has earned two caps with the South African National Team including his debut against Liberia in an African Cup of Nations Qualification match on 24 March 2023.”

Mailula, who burst onto the scene with Sundowns in 2022, joined MLS side Toronto FC at the start of last season. Having scored 15 goals in 34 league and cup games at Downs in 2022-2023, Mailula is the 13th player Wydad has signed this season.