The Atlas Lions thrilled the football world during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Their historic achievement made Moroccans dream and united them around common values of sharing, joy and passion. Between Morocco and football, a story of love and challenges. A story that reminds us that nothing is impossible: You should dream big.<\/p>\n
Morocco, Kingdom of Light, has always shone in the world\u2019s greatest sporting events. Thanks to the vision of the Kingdom, the efforts of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and the passion of the people, Moroccan football has always reserved for aficionados of the round ball moments of pure happiness, breath-taking moments.<\/p>\n
Morocco has always been a source of inspiration for African football. A retrospective of their exploits:
\nIn 1976, the Atlas Lions won the African Cup of Nations in Ethiopia.<\/p>\n
In 1986, Morocco became the first African country to pass the first round of a World Cup, only to be eliminated by the German Mannschaft.<\/p>\n
Morocco and its national clubs continued to make history. In 2013, Marrakech hosted another feat: the final of the Club World Cup between Raja of Casablanca and Bayern of Munich. A breath-taking match in which the Rajaouis outdid themselves and made history as the first African team to reach the final of this competition by beating prestigious clubs such as the Brazilian Atletico Mineiro.<\/p>\n
In 2022, the Moroccan national team rewrote history, opening a new chapter for Arab and African football. Led by coach Walid Regragui, it was the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup and to be part of the “Final Four” of this great sporting event.<\/p>\n
Moroccan clubs have the most successful track record on the continent. Wydad Athletic Club (WAC) has won several titles: The African Champions Cup (1992, 2017, 2022) and the African Super Cup (2018). As African Champions, WAC played in the second round of the 2023 Club World Cup, organised in Morocco, but lost to Al-Hilal Saudi on penalties.<\/p>\n
The success of Raja Club Athletic (RCA) is echoing throughout Africa. The Green Eagles have won several titles: The African Super Cup (2000), the African Champions Cup (1989, 1997, 1999) and the Arab Champions League (2006).<\/p>\n
These achievements are the result of long-term work, led by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), which has invested in infrastructure, equipment and training centres, real nurseries of champions, heroes capable of meeting challenges and making the Moroccan people dream.<\/p>\n
The Raja de Casablanca football academy is finally born. This modern-looking structure will allow the historic club to reconnect with its vocation as a supplier of talent.<\/p>\n
The goal of the Academy is to provide better intellectual, sporting and educational conditions in the field of football. The club’s policy aims to extend and share its know-how and skills with African brothers through the training of coaches and the creation of tournaments so that everyone can benefit from them.<\/p>\n
The Raja Club Athletic Casablanca academy is a majestic setting. One is immediately struck by the beauty of the buildings which house dormitories, administrative offices, sports halls, meeting rooms. Located on the outskirts of Casablanca, the jewel covers an area of 7 hectares. The academy also has two large football pitches, four futsal pitches, besides a rehabilitation hall, a medical center and other administrative facilities.<\/p>\n
\nA lot of thought went into this Raja Casablanca Academy. The land was offered by King Mohammed VI. The combined cost of the development is 1.8 million dollars. It's impressive that it is less than 2 million dollars#DestinationMorocco2025<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hRXUuFgOOW<\/a><\/p>\n
— Juliet Bawuah (@julietbawuah) February 11, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n