Prince Moulay Rachid received members of the Moroccan national football team at the Royal Guests Palace in Rabat, after their play at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final.
During the reception, Prince Moulay Rachid was welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), coach Walid Regragui, and the national team players, before posing for a commemorative photo.
The event shows the enduring support of King Mohammed VI for Moroccan youth, as well as the monarch’s special attention to sports and football in particular.
Following the conclusion of the final match against Senegal, King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the national team. In his message, the King commended the team’s journey in AFCON 2025.
The King’s message further stated, «Through your calm and honorable heroic performance, you have highlighted the significance of our strategic vision in investing in human resources and modernizing the Kingdom’s infrastructure, which has proven its strength and global readiness in anticipation of hosting the 2030 World Cup.»