Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has sent a veiled message to Senegal regarding the pending case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). On May 11, 2026, the FRMF submitted its defense brief to the CAS, as confirmed by official sources.
Lekjaa stated, 'A victory remains a victory, we will go all the way,' in comments reported by Moroccan media on May 22, 2026. The statement is seen as a warning to the Senegalese Football Federation, which is involved in the dispute over the qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The case stems from a match between Morocco and Senegal on March 29, 2026, where Morocco won 2-1. Senegal appealed to CAS, alleging irregularities. The CAS has not yet set a hearing date. Lekjaa's comments were made during a press conference in Rabat.
