African Football Achievements in 2024 According to FIFA

FIFA released a report highlighting African football achievements in 2024, focusing on the remarkable performances of teams and players both locally and continentally.

The report highlighted the Moroccan Olympic team’s bronze medal win at the Paris 2024 Olympics. This historic achievement was led by the talented player Soufiane Rahimi, who delivered outstanding performances.

FIFA also praised Morocco’s futsal team for securing their third consecutive African Cup of Nations title, solidifying their dominance in the continent. The report briefly covered Morocco’s participation in the Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan, where they reached the quarterfinals against Brazil, unlike Angola and Libya, who failed to progress past the group stage.

The report focused on Ibrahim Diaz’s decision to represent Morocco over Spain. In eight international matches, Diaz scored seven goals, becoming the top scorer of the ongoing CAN 2025 qualifiers.

FIFA highlighted Morocco’s plans for 2025, including hosting the 35th edition of the CAN and the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup. Additionally, Morocco’s U20 and U17 teams will compete in the World Cups in Chile and Qatar, respectively.

Finally, the report mentioned Wydad Casablanca’s participation in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, showcasing Morocco’s growing global presence.