Rabat – The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation has hailed Morocco’s organization of the recent Africa Cup of Nations, describing it as proof of the country’s growing ability to stage major sporting events.
Speaking at the Moroccan-Spanish-Portuguese Business Forum on the 2030 World Cup, Fouzi Lekjaa said the continental tournament showed Morocco’s progress and the strength of its national companies and professionals in delivering a continental competition at the highest level.
Lekjaa stressed that hosting AFCON was not an isolated achievement but part of a broader path toward welcoming global events in the future.
“I cannot open this ceremony without congratulating His Majesty the King, may God assist him, the Moroccan people, our companies, and everyone who contributed directly or indirectly to organizing the Africa Cup of Nations, which ended about three weeks ago in exceptional conditions that reflect the level of development our country has reached,” he said.
Lekjaa noted that the entire tournament was managed and delivered by Moroccan firms and professionals. “Everything was built, organized, and executed by Moroccan companies and Moroccan staff. It is an opportunity to mention them and congratulate them once again,” he added.
For Lekjaa, the success of AFCON is evidence of Morocco’s dynamic growth across different sectors. “This naturally reflects the momentum and development that Morocco is experiencing at all levels,” he explained, stressing that the achievement was not only about football but also about showcasing Morocco’s organizational capacity and infrastructure.
The FRMF chief concluded by linking AFCON’s success to Morocco’s long-term ambitions. “This edition of the Africa Cup of Nations confirmed Morocco’s commitment to an exceptional organizational process. It was a stage within a path that will lead us toward hosting major sporting events,” Lekjaa said.
His remarks come as Morocco prepares to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain.
For Lekjaa, Morocco’s performance in hosting AFCON sent a strong signal of its readiness to organize prestigious global events. More than a celebration of African football, Lekjaa suggested, the continental tournament was a milestone in Morocco’s journey toward becoming a hub for international sports.
