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FIFA has officially opened its highly anticipated Africa Office in Rabat, Morocco, marking a historic moment for football on the continent.
The agreement, formalized in a high-profile ceremony, was signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, and the President of the Moroccan Football Association (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa. The new office represents a bold step in FIFA’s ongoing commitment to nurturing and expanding football across Africa, a continent that has shown immense promise and growth in recent years.
Infantino expressed his enthusiasm for choosing Morocco as the location for the Africa Office, emphasizing the country’s extraordinary growth in both football and infrastructure.
“We know how welcoming the people of Morocco are. Everybody loves Morocco. I am confident the world will celebrate Morocco and football here again, in 2030,” Infantino said, referring to Morocco’s role in co-hosting the FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal in 2030.
“The future of African football starts here,” Infantino added. “Together, we will shape a new chapter in the history of the game on this continent.”
Morocco has emerged as one of the strongest footballing nations in Africa, and its rise on the global stage is undeniable. The country made history in 2022 by becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar. Their achievements continued in 2024 with a bronze medal at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament in Paris.
In addition to its recent success, Morocco will also host the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations and five consecutive editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, starting in 2025.
This success on the field has been complemented by major developments in football infrastructure, making Morocco an ideal base for the FIFA Africa Office.
Infantino stressed that the new office is not just about a physical space but about making a tangible, long-term impact on the football landscape in Africa.
“It’s critical for FIFA to be present in Morocco, in Africa. Morocco is leading the way in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and has firmly placed itself on the global football map,” Infantino said.
The office will serve as a hub for supporting local federations, training coaches, referees, and medical staff, and developing young players. With programs aimed at boosting grassroots football across the continent, the office will provide the resources and infrastructure needed to nurture talent and accelerate the growth of the sport in Africa.
The opening of the FIFA Africa Office marks the beginning of a new chapter for football in Africa, one that holds vast potential for both the region and the global game.
As Infantino put it, “Morocco is not just the future of African football; it is the future of football, full stop.”
With the office now in full operation, Morocco’s strategic importance in the development of African football is clear. This new initiative will bring lasting benefits to the entire continent, setting the stage for Africa’s continued rise as a major force in the world of football.
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