Following previous meetings dedicated to preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup and projects led by the National Professional Football League (LNFP), the FRMF board reconvened to address several issues concerning women’s football, futsal, and beach soccer. This comes as Morocco continues to host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
Khadija Illa began by presenting a positive assessment of the National Women’s Football League’s activities, emphasizing the “continuous progress of Moroccan women’s football” and affirming “the effectiveness of the strategy adopted in terms of training, supervision, and improving competitiveness.”
She further lauded the strategy implemented by the FRMF since 2020, stating that it has established solid foundations and concrete action plans. Key initiatives include “expanding the player base, launching professional first and second division championships, upgrading technical and administrative staff, and raising the standard of competition.”
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Illa also reviewed the competitions organized by the LNFF, which encompass the professional first and second division leagues, the national amateur championship, the national U-19 and U-16 championships, and the national women’s futsal league.
FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa announced that, as part of the federation’s ongoing governance reform aimed at improving management efficiency, the national leagues will achieve “full independence in managing their affairs from December 2026.”
He also called for the creation of a dedicated department within the National Technical Directorate (DTN) exclusively for women’s football. This department would feature specialized technical programs “to develop women’s football and support its continued growth.”
Lekjaa underscored the objective of “developing qualified players capable of defending the national colors,” acknowledging the rapid evolution of women’s football on the international stage. He tasked National Technical Director Fethi Jamal with “developing a comprehensive vision of the mechanisms and procedures needed to accelerate the development of women’s football in Morocco.”
The FRMF president also instructed LNFF President Khadija Illa to address “certain shortcomings” that could hinder the organization and development of women’s competitions. He called for “full compliance with the regulations and measures currently in force,” while also urging closer monitoring of the work carried out by technical, medical, and administrative staff “to ensure sound governance of human and financial resources.”
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In its statement, the FRMF also reported that Lekjaa stressed the importance of providing the women’s game with “appropriate infrastructure, particularly at the regional league level through the allocation of stadiums dedicated exclusively to women’s football, in order to support the strong momentum of the discipline both nationally and across the continent, in line with the 2026-2030 vision, where excellence and achievement are the guiding principles.”
Futsal and beach soccer
Reviewing the futsal and beach soccer season, LNFD President Taha El Mansouri highlighted the smooth execution and strong organization of national championships and promotion play-offs. He also noted the continued progress of the federation’s digitalization project.
As part of this initiative, El Mansouri announced the launch of the league’s official online portal. This portal aims to “develop the LNFD’s digital services, facilitate access to competition data, and strengthen communication with various stakeholders.”
The meeting also underscored several partnerships with international sports bodies, particularly in beach soccer. Additionally, it highlighted coordination with Morocco’s national sports broadcaster Arryadia to air national futsal league matches and beach soccer championship play-offs, thereby increasing the media visibility of both disciplines.
“Following this presentation, Fouzi Lekjaa praised the excellent results achieved by the various national futsal teams,” the FRMF stated. He also emphasized the importance of implementing a marketing strategy “through the establishment of an effective approach to develop diversified football competitions and attract more partners and sponsors.”
Regarding beach soccer, the FRMF president “called for a comprehensive and objective assessment of the discipline and for the identification of the real reasons behind its current level.” He tasked the National Technical Directorate and the LNFD with drawing up a concrete action plan “to identify the shortcomings and improve the standard of beach soccer at both the national and continental levels.”
