Morocco national football team withdraws from hosting African tournaments

The Morocco national football team withdraws from hosting African tournaments after the drama of the 2025 African Nations Cup. Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the Moroccan Football Federation, announces the final decision.

What happened?

Morocco hosted the 2025 African Nations Cup with widespread praise for the organizational aspects, stadiums, and infrastructure. However, the events that accompanied the final and the subsequent legal and media disputes cast a shadow over the tournament.

Why does it matter for Morocco national football team?

Morocco had hosted the 2025 African Nations Cup, but the events that accompanied the final made the Moroccan Football Federation announce its withdrawal from hosting African tournaments.

What comes next?

Morocco will continue to develop its sports facilities as part of large projects aimed at enhancing its position as a global destination for major sports events. And in preparation for the 2030 World Cup, which the kingdom will host in partnership with Spain and Portugal.