FRMF: Lekjaa sets December 12 for federation election
The FRMF executive bureau has set December 12 for its elective general assembly, at a meeting chaired by Fouzi Lekjaa who announced the purchase of 24 new buses for clubs.
The executive bureau of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has set Saturday, 12 December, at 4pm, as the date for the federation's elective general assembly, with Friday, 4 December set as the deadline for regional leagues to submit candidacies, following a meeting chaired by Fouzi Lekjaa, according to Alyaoum24 and Le Matin.
During the meeting, Fouzi Lekjaa stressed the need to comply with the laws and regulations in force and to respect the legal and organizational procedures governing the upcoming elective general assembly. The executive bureau also approved the minutes of its previous meeting, held on 3 August, according to Hespress, citing a federation statement.
Lekjaa calls for a "definitive break with disputes"
On the professional league, the president of the National Professional Football League (LNFP), Abdessalam Belegchour, presented an overview of the championships under the league's responsibility. The FRMF president called for a new phase based on a definitive break with disputes and conflicts, and for all clubs to commit to respecting the laws in force while ensuring the enforcement of decisions by the Control and Management Committee. He also stressed the need to set suspension periods for competitions in advance and to inform clubs early enough of break and resumption dates.
The meeting also addressed reports about a possible resignation by Lekjaa from his seat on the CAF Finance Committee. He said such a move could be part of the need to strengthen Morocco's representation on other important CAF committees. He also highlighted the importance of meetings held with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe on the sidelines of the futsal Africa Cup of Nations finals and the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.
24 new buses and a boost for women's football
On logistics, Fouzi Lekjaa announced the purchase of 24 large buses for first and second division clubs, in partnership with FIFA under the FIFA Forward programme. He also announced plans to increase the prize money awarded to champion clubs.
On women's football, the president of the National Women's Football League (LNFF), Khadija Ila, presented the 2026-2027 season's competitions, their launch and closing dates, and the grants and bonuses allocated to clubs. The FRMF president called on the league to make use of the new pitches built as part of the Mohammed VI Football Complex's extension, which hosted the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, as well as the Moulay Rachid and Larbi Zaouli stadiums in Casablanca and the Zerktouni stadium in Marrakech. He also called for stronger TV coverage of the women's national championship through the broadcast of two matches a week.
Separately, national technical director of refereeing Abderrahim El Arjoun reviewed the state of national refereeing and preparations for the current season, mentioning a meeting with referees that he described as positive.
Who is Fouzi Lekjaa?
Fouzi Lekjaa holds both the FRMF presidency and a government post as minister delegate in charge of the budget under the minister of economy and finance, making him one of the most prominent Moroccan officials in public debate, on both sporting and financial matters.