The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced a comprehensive package of reforms aimed at modernising the sport’s governance, tightening regulations, and boosting investment.
During a council meeting on Wednesday, 6 August, chaired by FRMF president Fouzi Lekjaa, officials approved measures designed to professionalise Moroccan football and increase its competitiveness on the global stage.
Lekjaa began by commending the work of national leagues and highlighting Morocco’s upcoming role as host of major international tournaments, including the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the U17 Women’s World Cup.
The reforms include significant changes to competition regulations. A new quota allows 19 individuals on the bench during matches — among them a video analyst and a second assistant coach. The use of digital match sheets will become standard, while the roles of ball boys will now be formally regulated. In the prestigious Throne Cup, penalty shootouts will be applied directly without extra time.
A newly created oversight body will monitor club compliance with eligibility criteria, ensuring higher operational standards. The disciplinary code has also been reinforced, introducing immediate sanctions for acts of fraud.
In a push to attract private investment, the FRMF will launch an international forum on sports investment, aimed at fostering partnerships that can modernise club infrastructure and management.
According to federation officials, these reforms reflect Morocco’s ambition to set a benchmark for football governance in Africa, positioning the country as a model for professionalism and sustainable growth in the sport.
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