Morocco: Fouzi Lekjaa closes the door to organizing African tournaments
Author: Elmut PintoPublished on: June 13, 2026Country: Morocco
Sports

The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa, announced that Morocco will no longer seek to host African tournaments such as the Africa Cup of Nations. This decision follows disputes with CAF over administrative and financial issues. Lekjaa emphasized that Morocco will now focus on hosting global events, particularly the 2030 World Cup. This stance marks a turning point in the kingdom's sports policy.
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