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An influential figure from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has refuted claims indicating that the organization might be contemplating replacing national team coach Walid Regragai. They have described these reports as groundless speculations aimed at unsettling the team before important matches.
In an interview with Hesport, the official dismissed reports in South African media suggesting that Spanish coach José Riveiro from Orlando Pirates might take over from Regragui. They characterized these rumors as components of a larger misinformation effort led by Algerian-supported media entities, which may include channels based abroad.
The source indicated that this smear campaign originally aimed to cast doubt on Morocco’s preparedness to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and spread false information suggesting the event might be moved elsewhere. It has now intensified to include deceptive reporting about the national team’s coaching personnel.
The official emphasized the FRMF's dedication to its extended sports strategy under Regragui's guidance, stating that presently there are no talks about making alterations to the coaching personnel.
According to the source, these allegations are intended to undermine the increasing prominence of Moroccan soccer in Africa, considering both the achievements of their national team and advancements in sporting facilities. He further noted that repeatedly singling out Morocco via such media efforts underscores the nation's escalating impact on international football.
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