Moroccan women’s football has improved significantly in recent times
The reception of the women’s national team by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, marks a historic and deeply symbolic moment for national sports.
By honouring the Atlas Lionesses following their remarkable performance at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), the Sovereign, once again highlighted His ongoing commitment to the development of sports, and in particular, women’s football.
This royal recognition is not an isolated gesture, but part of a strategic vision championed by the King, placing Moroccan women at the heart of national progress.
For several years now, Morocco has made the development of women’s football a priority, through a determined, structured, and inclusive policy.
Driven by His Majesty, the Moroccan model for developing women’s football has been built on several pillars thanks to the excellent work carried out by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) under the leadership of its President, Fouzi Lekjaa:
● 2019: The FRMF adopted a four-year strategic plan (2020–2024) for the development of women’s football.
Implementation of:
● A structured national women’s league (1st and 2nd divisions)
● U17 and U15 championships for girls
● Monthly financial support to women’s clubs
● Enhanced technical support (training, coach certification)
● Integration of women’s football into the FRMF’s regional academies
● Creation of training centers dedicated to young girls
● Collaboration with schools to identify talent from a young age
● Increased media coverage in the press and on social networks highlighting club and national team performances
The reception for the women’s national team by the King symbolises the recognition of this collective effort and the promise of an even more ambitious future for Moroccan women’s football.
This solemn moment serves as a reminder that, in the Kingdom, sport is not only a driver of international influence but also a powerful tool for inclusion, dignity, and equality.
Moroccan Women;s Football – Summary by levels
Senior National Team
● WAFCON 2022: Finalist 🥈
● WAFCON 2024: Finalist 🥈
● World Cup 2023: First-ever participation → Qualified for Round of 16
U20 TEAM
● U20 World Cup Costa Rica 2022: First participation (3 losses, eliminated in group stage)
● U20 World Cup Colombia 2024: Qualified (upcoming)
U17 TEAM
● U17 World Cup India 2022: First participation, 1 win (1‑0 vs India), eliminated in group stage
● U17 World Cup Dominican Republic 2024: Qualified again
Women’s Futsal natioanl team – Senior
WOMEN’S FUTSAL NATIONAL TEAM – SENIOR
● Champion – Women’s Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (WAFUTSAL) 2025 (inaugural edition hosted in Morocco, April 22–30, 2025)
● African Champions (🇲🇦 Morocco)
● Top Scorer: Doha El Madani (5 goals)
● Best Player: Jasmine Demraoui
● Best Goalkeeper: Najiati Idrisa
Morocco Clubs in CAF Women’s Champions League
AS FAR (Rabat)
2022 (Morocco)
● African Champions 🏆
● Final: 4-0 win over Mamelodi Sundowns
● First Moroccan team to win the CAF Women’s Champions League
2023 (Ivory Coast)
● Finalist – 3-0 loss to Mamelodi Sundowns
Sporting Club Casablanca
2023 (Ivory Coast)
● First participation in the CAF Women’s Champions League. SCC lost 0‑3 to South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns in the final, becoming CAF runner-up on their debut appearance.
● Confirms the rise of women’s club football in Morocco beyond AS FAR.
Morocco became the first nation with two different clubs reaching the Women’s Champions League final — AS FAR (champions in 2022) and SC Casablanca (finalist in 2023).
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