FRMF confirms December 12 date for Moroccan football elections

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has confirmed that its electoral general assembly will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2026, as the process to elect its leadership for the next term gets underway.

The decision was taken during a meeting of the federation’s board of directors on Monday, November 9, chaired by president Fouzi Lekjaa at the FRMF headquarters.

According to the official statement, the assembly will begin at 4 pm Moroccan time, while Friday, December 4, has been set as the deadline for submitting candidacies.

FRMF outlines electoral timetable

The upcoming assembly will elect the federation’s president and board members for the next term.

Lekjaa, who has led the FRMF since April 2014, emphasised the importance of adhering to the legal and regulatory procedures governing the electoral process.

The federation has yet to announce an official list of candidates for the elections.

Refereeing development also discussed

The electoral preparations formed part of a wider discussion during Monday’s board meeting, which also covered domestic competitions, refereeing standards and the development of Moroccan football.

Lekjaa called for stronger training programmes for young referees, highlighting the need to improve their technical and physical preparation while safeguarding the integrity of national competitions.

The December 12 assembly will determine the FRMF’s leadership for the coming term, with prospective candidates required to submit their applications by December 4.