2024-05-08 05:48:38
A festive atmosphere reigned around Mohammed V airport, to celebrate the brilliant performance of the national team at the Women’s World Cup.
Citizens, children, young and old, men and women, flocked to Mohammed V airport to greet the players who made them proud during this global sporting event, by qualifying for the second round on their first participation in a Global.
When leaving the airport, the players were treated to a spontaneous crowd bath: solicited from all sides by fans, for a selfie immortalizing the moment, or to send words of encouragement and congratulations, in a moment of communion which says a lot about the passion and emotion that the national selection has aroused among Moroccans.
Upon arrival at the airport, the Moroccan delegation was welcomed by the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, and members of the Federation’s steering committee.
Morocco, the first Arab nation to compete in the Women’s World Cup and reach the 2nd round, commanded respect during this global meeting, after standing up to seasoned selections in these games.
Thanks to two victories in a row against South Korea and Colombia, finalists of the Asian Cup and Copa America respectively, the Moroccan players obtained six points in three matches, to qualify for the round of 16 as as second in Group H, behind Colombia.
For its first participation in this footballing high mass, Morocco went beyond expectations, making an impression on its baptism of world fire with a historic qualification in the 2nd round. Despite the elimination against France, Reynald Pedros’ players impressed with their courage, their combativeness and their strength of character.
This remarkable growth in national women’s football testifies to the high concern of HM King Mohammed VI towards sport in general and football in particular.
The prowess of Moroccan women’s football is also the fruit of long-term work started for years and of actions carried out by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, in accordance with the Enlightened Vision of the Sovereign, for the benefit of the players so that they give the best of themselves.
2024-05-08 05:48:38