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Lekjaa: Morocco Will No Longer Submit Bids to Host African Competitions
Fouzi Lekjaa

Rabat – The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said in an interview that Morocco will no longer submit bids to host African competitions.

“Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa said in his new interview with Al Jazeera 360.

Lekjaa denied privileges or advantages, stating that what they describe as advantages consists of hosting competitions that no other country wants to organize.
The FRMF President also addressed various topics, including the controversial AFCON final against Senegal.

Morocco endured shocking events and a hate campaign during and following the AFCON final against Senegal on January 18. The event unfolded following Senegal’s walk-off, which changed the course of the tournament. The walk-off, triggered by Pape Thiaw, sparked vandalism, with Senegalese fans attempting to storm the pitch and hooliganism.

Now, six months since the most successful tournament in CAF history, Morocco has decided it is no longer interested in hosting a tournament for the continent.

Addressing the AFCON controversies, Lekjaa also answered questions regarding Senegal’s criticism over security during the tournament.

Lekjaa said Senegal never complained about anything before the AFCON final.
“On the contrary, their federation president even said the stadium was world-class, and everything was perfect,” Lekjaa said.

Lekjaa said the Senegalese federation issued a communiqué in which they announced their team would arrive in Rabat at a certain time, which triggered fans to come to cheer for them.
This led to fans surrounding the team, with the Senegalese federation claiming there was a lack of security to protect their team.

Morocco, however, has launched a strong campaign strengthening security protection around all stadiums and host cities to ensure protection for both teams and fans.
Lekjaa said Morocco’s security does not need praise, as the country already has a strong reputation among international partners who recognize the country’s strengths.

He also paid tribute to Moroccan fans who showed wisdom, especially during the final against Senegal.

He recalled Senegal’s complaints against their hotel, which was assigned to them by CAF.
“We changed it for them. The third issue was that they refused to train with the Moroccan national team,” he added.


What influence?

Lekjaa firmly denied claims that suggest Morocco exerts “disproportionate influence” within the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He emphasized that Morocco has no single employee within the federation and no effective representation in its committees.

“What influence are you talking about?” he continued, saying that his role as head of CAF’s finance committee was given to him due to his professional background in the sector.

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/06/319361/lekjaa-morocco-will-no-longer-submit-bids-to-host-african-competitions/

That’s not enough..

They should add *We will stop playing the Nations cup join ham*

Nonsense..

When you give a donkey 🫏 too much attention it will think it’s a lion.

Morocco 🇲🇦 should be calming down

Morocco can as well leave Africa continent

SA can leave Africa continent too. Two insane countries. SA must go berk to their kwatry and protect their jabs!

At least towels would be safe

Freaking towel thieves

So you want to be allowed to win every tournament you host abi

Who give a Bleep about those Africa racist

North Africa are making Africa proud all over the world

DJperdurabo:
Lekjaa: Morocco Will No Longer Submit Bids to Host African Competitions
Fouzi Lekjaa

Rabat – The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, said in an interview that Morocco will no longer submit bids to host African competitions.

“Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa said in his new interview with Al Jazeera 360.

Lekjaa denied privileges or advantages, stating that what they describe as advantages consists of hosting competitions that no other country wants to organize.
The FRMF President also addressed various topics, including the controversial AFCON final against Senegal.

Morocco endured shocking events and a hate campaign during and following the AFCON final against Senegal on January 18. The event unfolded following Senegal’s walk-off, which changed the course of the tournament. The walk-off, triggered by Pape Thiaw, sparked vandalism, with Senegalese fans attempting to storm the pitch and hooliganism.

Now, six months since the most successful tournament in CAF history, Morocco has decided it is no longer interested in hosting a tournament for the continent.

Addressing the AFCON controversies, Lekjaa also answered questions regarding Senegal’s criticism over security during the tournament.

Lekjaa said Senegal never complained about anything before the AFCON final.
“On the contrary, their federation president even said the stadium was world-class, and everything was perfect,” Lekjaa said.

Lekjaa said the Senegalese federation issued a communiqué in which they announced their team would arrive in Rabat at a certain time, which triggered fans to come to cheer for them.
This led to fans surrounding the team, with the Senegalese federation claiming there was a lack of security to protect their team.

Morocco, however, has launched a strong campaign strengthening security protection around all stadiums and host cities to ensure protection for both teams and fans.
Lekjaa said Morocco’s security does not need praise, as the country already has a strong reputation among international partners who recognize the country’s strengths.

He also paid tribute to Moroccan fans who showed wisdom, especially during the final against Senegal.

He recalled Senegal’s complaints against their hotel, which was assigned to them by CAF.
“We changed it for them. The third issue was that they refused to train with the Moroccan national team,” he added.


What influence?

Lekjaa firmly denied claims that suggest Morocco exerts “disproportionate influence” within the Confederation of African Football (CAF). He emphasized that Morocco has no single employee within the federation and no effective representation in its committees.

“What influence are you talking about?” he continued, saying that his role as head of CAF’s finance committee was given to him due to his professional background in the sector.

https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2026/06/319361/lekjaa-morocco-will-no-longer-submit-bids-to-host-african-competitions/

Nonsense. Bunch of Arrogant citizens. When they were chanting monkeys to their fellow black Africans, they didn't know they were racial and exhibiting hate...

Not only should they stop hosting cos they not qualified to, they shouldn't even participate in future continental games cos they not Africans by their reckoning. A very stupid and entitled country.

Bleep off

So coz you hosted the game, you must win it abi? IMO, don't even participate in the tournament anymore

Who cares! As if nations were not hosting it before they hijacked the entire process. And how convenient for him to leave out the disgraceful towel theft.

They are free to create Arab nations cup.

So we should fry beans abi
I beg gerrarahia mehn

Oniyeye alaimokan Ara oko Morocco

Every country is entitled to there decision

Lolz

Go to continent where they will allow you to steal towels

The afcon still dey pain them

CIV did a better job compared to the last Afcon you hosted with your shenanigans

The current CAF and FIFA president are so corrupt heh

USA shouldn't have been allowed to host this world cup as it's clearly written on FiFA's rule that any country involving in a war in foreign country, invading can never be allowed to host the World Cup

As for the CAF, I did question the over hosting of some of the important football competition in Africa. They even hosted the Last slot for Africa in the world cup which Nigeria lose to Congo

They can actually exit CAF altogether.

Na Geography and the sea lumped these North Africa countries to Africa before

So Na to host and take the cup them want?

You want to use CORNer CORNer win the AfCorn abi? When you are neither Corner FC nor Agbado EmiloCorn

How does this stop AFCON from being hosted by other countries? You not submitting bid to host a tournament doesn't affect the tournament in any way. Nonsense and ingredients. Towel thieves!

Sub-Saharan Black Africans should unites together. Northern Africans don't see themselves as Africans particularly the Arabs. The only reason that some of them allowed to be called africans is that they found themselves in the landmass of African continent.I know some people will be calling me a racist, but truth still remain truth. Know your color today.

Goo0dHardDick:
SA can leave Africa continent too. Two insane countries. SA must go berk to their kwatry and protect their jabs!

Have Save Johnny back from Sort of Free Car, in G Source name 🙏🏾

They can join up with european competitions since they are not far away.

Sub-Saharan Black Africans should unites together. Northern Africans don't see themselves as Africans particularly the Arabs. The only reason that some of them allowed to be called africans is that they found themselves in the landmass of African continent.

RandDigital:
Have Save Johnny back from Sort of Free Car, in G Source name 🙏🏾

Trying to be funny?

Take it to primary school and try there

So, who come lose?
Morocco ofcourse.

Africa is better off without you and your irresponsible attitude towards other African countries especially, blacks.
The types of hostilities players and fans endured before, during and after matches are better imagined than experienced.
Lasers on players especially goal keepers and distractions on the pitch of play due to encroachment by the ball boys on goalkeeper's personal belongings like towels and water bottles just to try to frustrate the goalkeepers. The use of multiple fake whistles etc.

We Africa don't need you anymore!
Always wanting to win through crook and means.
They tried it against our female national team but failed. They'll eventually fall at the court of arbitration against Senegal🇸🇳 who are the true African Champions.

Pride goes before a fall.

Whether you host or not, life goes on, hot rain no go fall.

Mk Dem come host afcon for bandits infested Nigeria. I wan see something

This Arabians always think that they are smarter than others.