The governing committee of the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) convened on Monday, led by President Fouzi Lekjaa, and announced that the elective general assembly will be held on December 12. This decision was made during a meeting that also covered various aspects of Moroccan football, including discussions with FIFA and CAF officials.
Lekjaa emphasized the importance of the meetings between FRMF officials and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as well as CAF President Patrice Motsepe, which took place during the recent African Nations Futsal Cup and the U17 Women's World Cup. These meetings highlighted the significance of collaboration between Moroccan football authorities and international football governing bodies.
The FRMF governing committee also approved the minutes of its previous meeting, held on August 3, and reviewed a presentation by Abdessalam Belegchour, President of the National Professional Football League (LNFP), on the current state of professional football in Morocco. Belegchour discussed the challenges faced by the league and the measures being taken to improve its organization and development.
Lekjaa called for a new era of cooperation and respect for the laws and regulations governing Moroccan football, stressing the need for clear and transparent governance. He also emphasized the importance of executing decisions made by the Control and Management Commission and adopting rules that ensure the integrity of national competitions.
The FRMF also reviewed the launch of the 2026-2027 amateur and women's football seasons, with presentations by Jamal Kaaouachi, President of the National Amateur Football League (LNFA), and Khadija Ila, President of the National Women's Football League (LNFF). Lekjaa encouraged the LNFF to make the most of new facilities, such as those at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, to develop women's football in Morocco.
Lekjaa announced that 24 large buses will be acquired for clubs in partnership with FIFA, as part of the FIFA-Forward program. He also expressed his desire to increase financial rewards for champion clubs and called on the National Technical Directorate to develop new training programs for coaches and technical staff.
The FRMF president emphasized the importance of integrity, honesty, and protecting the reputation of Moroccan football, and called for firm action against any behavior that could harm the image of national competitions. He also urged the LNFP to refer any club communications containing accusations or allegations against referees to the Ethics Commission for examination.
Key points
- The FRMF elective general assembly will take place on December 12.
- Lekjaa emphasized the importance of cooperation with international football governing bodies.
- The FRMF will acquire 24 buses for clubs in partnership with FIFA.
