Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has been re-elected as a member of the FIFA Council during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly held Wednesday in Cairo.
Lekjaa’s re-election solidifies his influence in both African and international football governance. His victory, with 49 votes out of 52 and one invalid ballot, also ensures his continued role in the CAF Executive Committee, according to Hesport.
The assembly also saw South African Patrice Motsepe re-elected unopposed for a second term as CAF president.
Lekjaa has been an influential figure in CAF since March 16, 2017, when he was first elected to the Executive Committee as the North African representative during the 39th CAF General Assembly in Addis Ababa, securing 41 votes against Algerian candidate Mohamed Raouraoua’s seven.
Throughout his tenure, Lekjaa has held key roles within CAF, including chairing the finance committee and contributing to other committees, such as the club competitions and tournaments committee.
His presence in global football governance was further cemented in March 2021 when he was elected to the FIFA Council for a four-year term, allowing him to play a significant role in FIFA’s governance and financial oversight committees.
Lekjaa has been at the helm of Moroccan football since 2014, having been re-elected for a third term as president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation on May 22, 2022.
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