Lekjaa motivates Morocco's women's team ahead of Africa Cup of Nations

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, visited the national women's team to inspire the players ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which Morocco is hosting. Lekjaa stressed the significance of showcasing the quality of Moroccan women's football and urged the team to strive for the continental championship. He highlighted the need for seriousness in every match to achieve their set goals. The federation president noted that the tournament features top African teams, demanding a high sense of responsibility and ambition from the "Atlas Lionesses" to win the title and secure a spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil. The competition kicks off tomorrow in Morocco with two matches, including the Moroccan national team facing Kenya. The "Lionesses" are in Group A with Senegal, Algeria, and Kenya, aiming to win the title after reaching the finals in the 2022 and 2024 editions. The tournament is crucial for qualification to the 2027 Women's World Cup, with semi-finalists earning berths.

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We must deal with all matches with the required seriousness to achieve the set goals.