Fouzi Lekjaa’s Maghareb Podcast interview offers a rare look into Morocco’s football transformation, from elite infrastructure and scouting to CAF strategy and the 2030 World Cup vision.
CAF
Fouzi Lekjaa has firmly denied claims that Morocco holds hidden influence inside CAF, stressing that the kingdom has no employees within the African football body.
CAF announces major reforms to improve refereeing, VAR and governance after AFCON 2025. A key step to restore trust in African football.
CAF officially moves WAFCON 2026 to the summer window from July 25 to August 16, with uncertainty still surrounding the host country.
The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to take place in Morocco has been postponed at the request of the host nation, with CAF yet to confirm new dates for the tournament.
AFCON 2027 could be postponed to 2028 after Kenyan officials raised security concerns linked to upcoming elections. CAF maintains its commitment while inspections continue.
CAF is set to review AFCON 2025 final incidents, evaluate refereeing and VAR performance, and prepare major African tournaments scheduled in Morocco in 2026.