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African football poised for prominence in FIFA Club World Cup 2025

African football is on the cusp of a significant moment as it prepares for its substantial representation in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, set to take place in the United States. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed optimism about the rise of African talent on the global stage, anticipating......

Fouzi Lekjaa re-elected to FIFA Council and CAF Executive Committee

Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has been re-elected to the FIFA Council and the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). This election took place during the CAF General Assembly held today in Cairo, Egypt. Lekjaa received overwhelming......

Morocco's national program aims to equip youth with digital skills and AI education

Morocco has inaugurated a national initiative designed to introduce children to digital technology and artificial intelligence (AI), marked by the signing of a framework partnership agreement in Rabat on Saturday. This venture is part of the broader “Morocco Digital 2030” strategy, which......

World Bank backs Morocco’s FIFA 2030 World Cup preparations

The World Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Morocco in its preparations for hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Ousmane Dione, the institution’s vice president for the Middle East and North Africa, made this declaration during a meeting on Wednesday with Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s......

Morocco's green mobility plans ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco prepares to acquire 7,000 buses, with focus on electric vehicles Morocco has unveiled an ambitious plan to purchase 7,000 buses as part of its preparations for major sporting events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s......

Morocco's football chief honored at Arab Sports summit for transformative impact

During a prestigious ceremony in Doha, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), received the 2024 Appreciation Prize from the Arab Sports Culture Association. The accolade was presented at the 5th Annual Congress of Arab Sports Culture, which focused on Olympic champion......

Morocco to host African Clubs Association headquarters in Salé

In a significant development for African football, an agreement was signed on Monday at the Mohammed VI Football Complex to establish the headquarters of the African Clubs Association (ACA) in Salé, Morocco. The signing ceremony featured Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation......

Morocco to host AFCON 2025: A thrilling group stage draw unveiled in Rabat

The stage is set for an electrifying Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, as Morocco prepares to host the continent’s most prestigious football tournament. The final draw, held at the Mohammed V Theater in Rabat, revealed the group-stage matchups, with Morocco placed in Group A alongside Mali, Zambia,......

AFCON 2025: RedOne Unveils ‘Maghribi Maghribi’ as Morocco’s Official Anthem

World-renowned Moroccan producer RedOne is set to release a historic anthem dedicated to Morocco's national football team, the Lions of Atlas. Titled "Maghribi Maghribi", the song is slated for an official unveiling on Monday, January 27, 2025, during the draw ceremony for the Africa Cup......