First Independent Mena Newspaper
Morocco expressed its rejection of the last-minute change in FIFA’s scoring system for the 2026 host, which it views as unfair and as an attemptd to favor the joint North American bid. In a letter to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, dated March 25, head of Morocco’s football association (FRMF) Faouzi Lekjaa protested the change of […]
Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) has submitted to the FIFA its official bid to host the 2026 World Cup, the fifth attempt by the kingdom to organize the global sports event. In a statement, the FRMF has dispelled rumors spread by the media concerning a potential joint bid with another country. Previously, the media claimed […]
Morocco’s Royall Football Federation (FRMF) signed an agreement with Rwandan authorities to build cost-effective stadiums in several districts at an affordable long term repayment plan, Rwanda’s local press reported. The agreement was signed by the FRMF, the Rwanda Football Federation (FERWAFA), Rwandan district mayors, Rwanda’s Housing Authority (RHA) and the Ministry of Infrastructure among others. […]
The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, was elected member of the Executive Committee of CAF, during the 39th Ordinary General Assembly of the continent’s soccer governing body held in the Ethiopian capital. Fouzi Lekjaa toppled incumbent Mohamed Raouraoua, Presi-dent of the Algerian football federation by 41 votes to seven for […]