The national team coach, Vahid Halilhodžić, as well as the members of the national technical management, have agreed to lower their salaries, thus helping to reduce the federation’s expenses, which, due to the pandemic, is in full crisis with the suspension of all competitions.
The lateral defender of the Wydad of Casablanca , Mohamed Ennahiri, was arrested last Sunday in El Jadida, along with his fiancée, for violating the state of health emergency.
The two former Atlas Lions Youssef Hadji and Marouane Chamakh are preparing their return to the field, but in a different capacity. They are working to obtain the coaching diploma, in order to pass on to the younger generation everything they have learned over the years.
FIFA has promised to grant an 8 million euro subsidy to Morocco to help federations survive the current crisis that has led to the suspension of sports competitions.
The salary reductions generated by the coronavirus crisis are reaching the Atlas Lions staff. The President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, is about to implement a reduction in the salaries of the executives of the National Technical Directorate and the coaches of the different age categories of the national teams, including Vahid Halilhodzic.
The Atlas Lions, winners of the African Futsal Cup of Nations, have pocketed a substantial bonus from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
The International Football Federation (FIFA) is considering supporting Moroccan clubs impacted by the coronavirus.
As part of the distance training of the Atlas Lions, the National Technical Director, Osian Roberts, has recruited two English coaches.
The players of the national futsal team have all tested negative for COVID-19, after traveling with a passenger carrying the coronavirus , returning from a tournament in Croatia.
Moroccan football is in mourning. Former Moroccan goalkeeper, Ahmed El Mansouri , died on Tuesday, March 25, 2020.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has mobilized 10 million DH to support the Special Fund for the management of the coronavirus pandemic.
The decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to have championship matches played behind closed doors is not to the liking of certain "Ultras" groups. They think this measure is extreme and penalizes football fans, while other gatherings are maintained without any restrictions.