FRMF Dismisses Rumors About Walid Regragui’s Future as National Team Coach

Rabat, Morocco – The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has strongly denied circulating reports suggesting they are considering replacing national team coach Walid Regragui, labeling them as unfounded rumors.

Baseless Allegations Refuted

A senior FRMF official told Hesport that claims about Regragui’s potential dismissal are completely false and appear designed to destabilize the team ahead of important competitions. The official specifically addressed reports in South African media linking Orlando Pirates’ Spanish coach José Riveiro to the Morocco job.

Alleged Disinformation Campaign

The source described these rumors as part of a broader disinformation effort, suggesting Algerian-backed media outlets – either directly or through international partners – are behind the false reports. This campaign allegedly began with questioning Morocco’s readiness to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations before shifting focus to the national team’s coaching staff.

FRMF’s Commitment to Regragui

The official emphasized the federation’s full support for Regragui and its long-term sports project, stating:

• No discussions about changing the technical staff are taking place
• The federation remains committed to its current football development plan
• Regragui continues to have the full confidence of Moroccan football leadership

Growing Influence Attracts Criticism

According to the FRMF source, these rumors reflect Morocco’s rising stature in African football, both in sporting achievements and infrastructure development. The repeated targeting through media campaigns, they suggested, ironically highlights the country’s growing influence on the continental and global football stage.

This article summarizes an original report. For complete details, please visit the original source at Hespress.