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President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has expressed strong confidence in Fouzi Lekjaa’s ability to step into his role if the need arises, describing the Moroccan football leader as a capable and trusted deputy. Lekjaa, who currently heads the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, was officially appointed CAF’s 1st Vice President […]
The third edition of the African Congress of Players’ Agents commenced in Rabat this week, with a focus on shaping the future of football in Africa through the vital role of player agents. The three-day event, organized by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in collaboration with FIFA, provided a platform for discussion on the […]
Walid Regragui has revealed he came close to resigning as Morocco head coach following the team’s early exit from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Despite entering the tournament as one of the main contenders, buoyed by their remarkable fourth-place finish at the 2022 World Cup, Morocco’s campaign ended in disappointment. The Atlas Lions were […]
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Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has called on Morocco’s under-17 national team to rise to the occasion as they prepare to face Mali in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Saturday. Visiting the squad on the eve of the decisive clash, Lekjaa encouraged the young players […]
Fouzi Lekjaa has secured re-election to the FIFA Council following a decisive vote during the 14th Extraordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo on March 12. The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation won a new term lasting until 2029, garnering 49 votes out of 54, ahead of rivals […]
In a significant development for African football, president of Morocco’s Football Federation Fouzi Lekjaa has been elected to the FIFA Council. The election took place on March 12, 2025, during the CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, where Lekjaa emerged successful among ten candidates vying for five seats. As president of the Royal Moroccan Football […]
The president of the Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, is set to hold talks about Hakim Ziyech’s retirement from international football. AfricaSoccer has revealed that the former Chelsea and Ajax winger could announce his retirement from playing for the Atlas Lions should he be dropped from the squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Niger […]
The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, confirmed that the stadiums that will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) matches will be fully ready seven months before the start of the tournament. The North African country will host the 35th edition of the AFCON tournament later this year from December […]
