Fouzi Lekjaa, President of Morocco's Royal Football Federation (FRMF) pictured during an interview on June 7, 2018, in the capital Rabat. - The award on June 13 of the 2026 World Cup to North America was met with bitter disappointment in Morocco, after its fifth failed bid to host the tournament. (Photo by FADEL SENNA / AFP)
The Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the next elections will take place on March 12 in Cairo, Egypt.
These elections carry significant weight as they will decide the new CAF president, along with members of the Executive Committee and African representatives in the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA).
One of the key figures expected to participate in these elections is Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Lekjaa has become a focal point of attention due to his active role in the development of Moroccan football and in elevating Africa’s standing in the international football scene.
In recent years, he has been instrumental in launching development projects for infrastructure and raising the level of continental competitions, making him one of the most prominent African figures in the field.
These elections come at a time when African football faces significant challenges, including improving infrastructure and developing the level of local and continental tournaments.
At the same time, the African continent is experiencing a football renaissance, with increasing presence of African national teams and clubs on the global stage, adding further pressure on the importance of these elections to secure a bright future for the game in the region.
Observers and followers of African sports are closely monitoring these elections, hoping that the new leadership will bring the necessary expertise to overcome the current challenges.
Decisions made next March will shape the path of African football for years to come, marking a pivotal moment in the sport’s history on the continent.
