Morocco’s AFCON 2025 Host Claim Sparks Controversy with Algeria
2 July 2023
The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, stated this week that Morocco will host the 2025 AFCON. A statement that is causing a major (…)
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Morocco to Launch Direct Housing Aid for First-Time Buyers, Says Budget Minister
28 June 2023
The delegate minister in charge of the budget, Fouzi Lekjaa, announced the upcoming implementation of a system of direct housing assistance for first-time buyers.
Morocco’s 2030 World Cup Bid Includes Fez Stadium as Key Venue
28 June 2023
The Grand Stade de Fès is officially part of the infrastructure proposed by Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup matches.
Morocco Unveils Ambitious Stadium Plans for 2030 World Cup Bid
23 June 2023
As part of a joint bid between Morocco, Spain and Portugal for the 2030 World Cup, the president of the Moroccan bidding committee, Faouzi Lekjaa, has outlined the Kingdom’s (…)
Morocco Appoints Budget Minister Lekjaa to Lead 2030 World Cup Bid Committee
16 June 2023
King Mohammed VI has decided to appoint Fouzi Lekjaa, the current Delegate Minister in charge of the Budget, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), as (…)
Morocco Leverages World Cup Success to Boost Tourism through Football Partnership
7 June 2023
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced on Wednesday a strategic partnership, with the aim of promoting Morocco (…)
Morocco U17 Team Heads to Algeria for AFCON via Private Flight, Bypassing Royal Air Maroc
28 April 2023
The Moroccan under-17 delegation will take part in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria. The delegation will travel to Constantine by direct flight, departing from (…)
Former Morocco Star Slams Football Federation Chief Over Potential U17 AFCON Boycott
14 March 2023
Former Moroccan international Abdesslam Ouaddou is making headlines again. He has joined the debate on whether or not the Lionceaux de l’Atlas will participate in the U17 AFCON (…)
Morocco Coach Regragui Defends FA President Lekjaa Amid Social Media Backlash
13 March 2023
Victim of a hate campaign on social networks, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, can count on the support of the coach of the (…)
Morocco to Host First-Ever African Futsal World Cup in 2024
12 March 2023
FIFA has just entrusted the organization of the 2024 Futsal World Cup to Morocco, scheduled to take place from September 14 to October 6. A first in Africa.