A high-ranking official within the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has dismissed reports suggesting the federation is considering parting ways with national team coach Walid Regragui, labeling them as baseless rumors intended to destabilize the squad ahead of upcoming competitions.
Speaking to Hesport, the official refuted claims circulating in South African media that Spanish coach José Riveiro of Orlando Pirates could replace Regragui. He described these allegations as part of a broader disinformation campaign orchestrated by Algerian-backed media, either directly or through outlets in other countries.
The source pointed out that this smear campaign initially sought to question Morocco’s readiness to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and falsely speculated about the tournament being relocated. Now, it has escalated to spreading misleading reports about the national team’s coaching staff.
Reaffirming the FRMF’s commitment to its long-term sports project under Regragui’s leadership, the official stressed that there are currently no discussions regarding any changes to the technical staff.
These rumors, according to the source, are aimed at undermining Moroccan football’s growing stature on the African stage, both in terms of national team success and sports infrastructure development. The repeated targeting of Morocco through such media campaigns, he added, is a testament to the country’s rising influence in global football.
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