Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the FRMF / DR ‹ › The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) expressed approval on Wednesday for the appeal decision made by the Confederation of African Football, highlighting that the continental organization acknowledged a breach of regulations in the case concerning the match against Senegal. In a statement, the Moroccan federation stated that this decision «reinforces respect for the law» and contributes to maintaining stability in international competitions. The FRMF emphasized that it initiated this procedure following incidents that resulted in the suspension of the match. They clarified that their intent was not to challenge the sporting outcome, but rather to strictly enforce the rules and ensure the «integrity and fairness» of the competition. The statement noted that the appeal decision followed an initial ruling by the disciplinary committee, which the Moroccan federation had contested. The FRMF affirmed that it adhered to all procedural requirements, by submitting observations and participating in hearings, and believes this decision could provide clarity on the application of regulations in similar situations. It concluded by stating its commitment to advocating for a «strict and fair» application of the rules, while looking ahead to future events, including the World Cup and the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. The federation also commended the teams that participated in the recent Africa Cup of Nations hosted in Morocco, describing it as a significant milestone for African football.
