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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......

Fouzi Lekjaa calls for strengthened Moroccan businesses and African collaboration amid economic challenges

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Budget, recently attended a pivotal meeting at the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM) headquarters in Casablanca. The gathering focused on key economic issues, including the 2025 Finance Law, preparations for the 2030 World Cup, and......

FIFA launches $4.3 million football center renovation in Côte d'Ivoire

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) president Fouzi Lekjaa joined over 25 African federation presidents in Bingerville for the launch of a transformative FIFA project - the renovation of Côte d'Ivoire's National Technical Center. The $4.3 million renovation project, funded by......

Morocco's Tax Reforms Yield $29.5 Billion, Fueling Social Programs

Morocco's comprehensive fiscal reforms have driven remarkable growth in tax revenue, reaching MAD 299 billion ($29.5 billion) in 2024, marking a significant increase from MAD 199 billion ($19.5 billion) in 2020. This surge in revenue has enabled substantial investments in social welfare programs,......