In a somber announcement on Monday, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) conveyed the news of the passing of former attacking midfielder Abderrahim El Ouakili, a pivotal figure in the Lions of the Atlas during the 1996-1998 period.
Abderrahim El Ouakili, who graced the field ten times while donning the Moroccan jersey, breathed his last on December 18, 2023, at the age of 53, as disclosed by the FRMF.
The FRMF, led by President Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, expressed its profound condolences in an official statement, extending sympathies to the bereaved family of the late Abderrahim El Ouakili.
The statement reads, “The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, represented by its President, Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa, on his behalf, and on behalf of the administrative office, extends its sincere condolences to the family members of the former Moroccan international, the late Abderrahim El Ouakili, as well as the national football family, in this time of great affliction.”
Abderrahim El Ouakili, known for his skillful play and dedication to the sport, made significant contributions to Moroccan football during a critical phase.
His ten appearances for the national team underscore his commitment to representing the country on the global football stage.
The news of El Ouakili’s demise has reverberated through the football community, with fans and fellow players paying tribute to the legacy he leaves behind.
As Morocco mourns the loss of one of its football stalwarts, the FRMF’s message of condolence reflects the collective sorrow felt by the nation and the broader football fraternity.
تتقدم الجامعة الملكية المغربية لكرة القدم، في شخص رئيسها السيد فوزي لقجع، أصالة عن نفسه، ونيابة عن المكتب المديري، بخالص تعازيها الحارة لأفراد أسرة الدولي المغربي السابق، المرحوم عبد الرحيم الواكيلي ومن خلالها إلى كافة أسرته وذويه ، و كذا أسرة كرة القدم الوطنية، في هذا المصاب… pic.twitter.com/Y3z2j42OlO
— FRMF (@FRMFOFFICIEL) December 18, 2023
