Chairman, (i.e. Minister of Sports), National Sports Commission, Nigeria ; Member FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee | Member CAF Organising Committee for Inter-Clubs Competitions and Club Licensing Management | former Vice President Nigeria Football Federation | Former Chairman Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) | a renown sports marketing, strategic development and governance expert | A successful businessman in with expertise in Project development, finance, investment and management with interest across several sectors of the economy!
Fouzi Lekjaa has been at the helm of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) since 2014, spearheading a transformative era for Moroccan football. A key figure in global football governance, he serves as a FIFA Council member and 2nd Vice President of CAF, where he chairs the Finance Commission. Under his leadership, Morocco has made historic strides, including the men’s national team’s groundbreaking semi-final run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and a tenfold increase in investment in women’s football. He has also driven major infrastructure projects, such as the Mohammed VI Football Complex, and played a pivotal role in Morocco’s successful bid to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Beyond football, Lekjaa serves as Morocco’s Minister Delegate for the Budget, demonstrating his broad influence in national and international affairs.