Rabat: The rise of Moroccan football is closely tied to the strong groundwork carried out in player development, particularly through the Mohammed VI Football Academy, founded in 2009 under the impetus of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, a Kenyan sports journalist told MAP. This institution, which nurtures future talents from a young age, forms the cornerstone of Morocco’s football model, he noted.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the journalist explained that “Morocco’s vision is clear: to build solid foundations through training. This not only produces technically and tactically ready players but also helps define a coherent national style of play.” He added that the results speak for themselves, with Morocco shining at every level, whether in youth, women’s, CHAN, Olympic, or even the 2022 World Cup categories.

For this African football expert, Morocco’s achievements are noteworthy. He described the U-20 World Cup title as a perfect illustration of the country’s success, emphasizing that it is not by chance but the result of years of structured work, as coach Mohamed Ouahbi also highlighted.

The journalist further stressed that Morocco is capable not only of organizing but also of winning the 2030 World Cup. He pointed out that the Kingdom boasts a confident and disciplined generation, driven by a genuine footballing identity.

He also noted that the U-20 world title crowns a dynamic process that began years ago, from the historic 2022 World Cup semifinal run to the U-23 AFCON victory, and the remarkable performances of the U-17 and women’s teams. He remarked that Morocco is now witnessing the fulfillment of its national football project.

The journalist cited Yassir Zabiri as a prime example of this success. The player, trained at the Mohammed VI Academy and scorer of a decisive brace in the final, embodies this new generation of Moroccan footballers who are confident, bold, and well-prepared, concluded the SJAK vice-president.