Several Moroccan media outlets have drawn a direct connection between the arrest of the former president of the Algerian Football Federation (FAF), Kheïreddine Zetchi, and his inability to block the adoption of an amendment within CAF that prevents the Polisario from obtaining membership in the continental football organization. Is it really the case ?
Amid the 2021 crisis with its traditional partners in Western Europe, Morocco chose to strengthen ties with Central and Eastern European countries. Despite Algeria's efforts to counter this move, the strategy has proven successful.
The map of Morocco on footballers' jerseys remains a focal point of ongoing controversy in Algeria. Algerian player Yousri Bouzok refused to participate in the match between Raja Club Athletic and FAR Rabat due to the jersey bearing the full map of the Kingdom. He feared potential sanctions from Algerian officials upon his return.
As the Confederation of African Football prepares to elect the members of its Executive Committee in March, Algeria is launching a new campaign against Moroccan Fouzi Lekjaa.
As part of its efforts to undermine Morocco's territorial integrity, Algeria hosted a meeting of the «Rif National Party» today, Saturday, and incited the invitation of guests from South Africa, Mozambique, and the Polisario to participate in it.