Fawzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and First Vice President of the African Football Confederation (CAF), headed the activities of the “CAF Strategy” conference that commenced today on Sal Island in the Republic of Cape Verde. The conference brings together a selection of prominent figures and influential officials active in the African and international football scene, aiming to draw a bright future for the sport on the African continent.
The conference saw the presence of prominent personalities such as Gianni Infantino, President of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), and Patrice Motsepe, President of the African Football Confederation (CAF), confirming the importance of this gathering. This meeting represents a pivotal opportunity to exchange visions and ideas about the prospects of African football and to discuss the best ways to develop the football system at all levels, keeping pace with global developments in the sport and meeting the ambitions of national federations and African fans.
The conference agenda focuses particularly on formulating new concepts aimed at modernizing infrastructure, elevating standards of good governance, and developing continental competitions to increase their attractiveness and competitiveness. Participants also seek to strengthen the presence of African football in major international sports forums and events, contributing to embedding the status of the African continent in the global football arena and supporting its position as an influential force in the game.
The prominent Moroccan presence at this continental forum reflects the growing role of Moroccan sports diplomacy within African football institutions. This comes amid Morocco’s increasing involvement in initiatives aimed at developing the sport on the continent and actively contributing to shaping a more competitive and sustainable future vision for African football, enhancing its leadership and pioneering role.
