The election of the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, as the top representative of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the FIFA Council, confirms Morocco’s strong presence in Africa and the Kingdom’s reputation on the continent, Lekjaa said.
Lekjaa, a prominent figure in African football governance, was re-elected to the FIFA Council with a sweeping 49 out of 52 votes, extending his mandate as the CAF representative for a second term. His victory came against Egyptian Hani Abou Rida, Nigerian Djibrilla Hima Hamidou, Mauritanian Ahmed Yahya, and Djiboutian Souleiman Waberi. Comorian Kanizat Ibrahim secured the seat designated for female candidates.
The FRMF president also retained his position on the CAF Executive Committee for a third term (2025-2029), further solidifying Morocco’s strategic role within the African football landscape.
“This vote once again confirms Morocco’s strong presence in African football and reflects the Kingdom’s standing on the continent,” Lekjaa told reporters in Cairo.
The assembly, the first of its kind since the 2021 elections in Rabat, came as Morocco continues to expand its cooperation across Africa, driven by a proactive royal vision that has bolstered its continental leadership, Lekjaa noted.
He also highlighted Morocco’s football development since 2015, attributing progress to the policies of King Mohammed VI. The assembly, he added, served as a show of support for Morocco ahead of its hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and as it prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
“The entire continent stands with Morocco in the major international events it will organize,” Lekjaa said.
The assembly also saw South African businessman Patrice Motsepe re-elected unopposed for a second term as CAF president.