The FIFA President was speaking in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, after talks that also looked at the country’s role in African continental football and the influence of the Atlas Lions, as winners of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN). ), earlier this month.
“It is a pleasure to be here in this beautiful country where football is so strong,” the FIFA President said after the first series of meetings with FMRF officials. “I have visited Morocco several times before and I have noticed not only the interest in football but also the hard work of the alliance, we are here to try and find out how we can benefit more from this work. MoulayAbdellah Sports Center in Rabat and the infrastructure in the whole country, this can benefit the country, the whole of Africa and beyond. This is why we are here, to see what else we can do through football infrastructures in Morocco to benefit both men’s and women’s football, as well as youth football, and we will leave here with many ideas for future programs. ”
Subsequent talks continued with members of the Moroccan government, where the President of FIFA congratulated Minister Bourita on the success of the men’s national football team for their success in the CHAN tournament in Cameroon. The FIFA President highlighted both the country’s and the FMRF’s initiatives to get more girls and women involved in football, and praised the recent launch of a four-year women’s football development plan, such as an important campaign to increase the value of women’s football by actively engaging girls at a community level in football.
“My discussions with Minister Bourita were both interesting and fruitful, and I mentioned that Morocco is recognized as a leader in integrating more girls and women into football,” said the FIFA President. . “There are many positive trends, from the appointment of female referee Bouchra Karboubi to the home league last October, to the introduction of a women’s football development strategy by the FMRF. last summer.
“There are great opportunities here, and I look forward to seeing Morocco apply for a place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. I have informed the Minister that FIFA will help the federation develop and nurturing the women’s game across Morocco, so even more girls and women can get involved in football. ”
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