Morocco king’s vision bears fruit in world football

LONDON – The qualification of World Cup debutants Morocco for the last 16 at the expense of Germany after stunning Colombia 1-0 on Thursday is the fruit of King Mohammed VI’s vision and continuous support for sports and women’s presence in the North African kingdom’s society.  

The fairytale result of the Moroccan team is the culmination of a well-thought strategy initiated by King Mohammed VI and set out by Fouzi Lekjaa, the head of the Moroccan football federation, to improve all national teams’ performances in international tournaments.

The monarch praised the national team’s unprecedented achievement at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in his speech to the nation on the 24th anniversary of his ascendance to the throne.

The outstanding success of the Moroccan football teams in various age categories and genders in international competitions is the result of multi-million-dollar investments in an efficient infrastructure and a state-of-the-art academy in line with the king’s vision.

Since its creation by the monarch in Salé in 2009, the Mohammed VI Football Academy has born its fruit, allowing several players to shine with their national teams and play for top European teams.

King Mohammed VI’s vision has put Morocco among the best and most popular footballing nations in the world, proving it with a well-deserved semi-final in the 2022 World Cup as the national team won people’s hearts and minds across the world.

The football euphoria will continue with the Moroccan female team, which is the first Arab team to qualify for the last 16 and making headlines worldwide.