Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has sparked controversy with recent comments regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In an interview, Lekjaa stated that Moroccan authorities had extensively filmed the entire event, claiming "nothing escaped them." This assertion was made in the context of discussing post-match incidents.
The 2025 AFCON final, held on March 9, 2025, in Rabat, saw Morocco defeat Senegal 2-0. The match was marred by significant crowd trouble, including pitch invasions and confrontations. Senegalese media outlets have heavily criticized the security management of the event.
Lekjaa's remarks have been interpreted by Senegalese commentators as an attempt to deflect blame or to imply comprehensive surveillance. Critics argue the statement does not address the core failures in stadium security that allowed the disruptions to occur. The federation has not released any footage related to specific alleged assaults, despite the president's claims of total coverage.
The controversy highlights ongoing tensions following the final, with Senegalese officials and fans expressing continued dissatisfaction over the events. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not issued any public statement in direct response to Lekjaa's specific claims about filming as of April 2026.
