During his working visit to Morocco, Gianni Infantino met with Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as well as with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and the Minister of Youth and Sports, Othman El Ferdaous. This two-day official visit is reviving the relationship between Morocco and FIFA and relaunching Morocco’s project to host the 2030 World Cup.
Chelsea U18 goalkeeper Sami Tlemçani chooses to wear the colors of Morocco . The player of Algerian-Moroccan origin has opted for the Kingdom for his international career.
The FIFA President arrived in Morocco on Wednesday. During this working visit, Gianni Infantino will meet with Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and other Moroccan sports officials to discuss the preparations for the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino, is expected in Morocco on February 24. The man who heads the world football governing body is coming for a working visit to strengthen relations between FIFA and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
In accordance with the provisions of Finance Law No. 65-20 for the 2021 fiscal year, income tax is now withheld from the monthly salaries of professional players and national team coaches, announced the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to those concerned.
Senegalese coach of AS Salé, Moussa Ndao, would have been the victim on Saturday, February 6, of racist insults during the match against Racing de Casablanca. The FRMF wants "to investigate and take appropriate measures against the person responsible for this immoral act," announced the National Professional Football League.
Moroccan players will pocket a big bonus after being crowned champions. In addition to the bonus offered by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has also promised to reward the local players.
King Mohammed VI was pleased with the performance of the Atlas Lions at CHAN 2021, organized in Cameroon and won by Morocco. Through a message, he congratulated the local players, as well as the staff members for their flawless run.
The victory of the Moroccan national team against the Cameroonian team, 4-0, has already earned it a reward of 7 million dirhams. For the final to be held on Sunday against Mali, Morocco must strike hard to win the jackpot promised by the FRMF.
Facing the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon on February 3, the Atlas Lions are advancing as the big favorites on the Limbe pitch. With an almost flawless run during the group stages, the Moroccans hope to get closer to the podium, and why not, lift the trophy.
After several months of suspense and waiting, Munir El Haddadi obtained this Thursday a green light from FIFA to play for the Moroccan national football team. The Lekjaa reform, in accordance with the wishes expressed by several actors in the sports world, has established more flexible conditions for changing nationality.
The FIFA Governance Committee has approved the candidacy of Fouzi Lekjaa , President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), for the position of member of the FIFA Council.