Historic Vote to Expand the Moroccan Professional Football League
In a significant development for Moroccan football, the majority of clubs in both the first and second divisions have voted to increase the number of teams in the national league to 20, starting from the upcoming season. This decision was reached during a crucial meeting of the National Professional Football League held at the league's headquarters, where club presidents gathered en masse to discuss the implications of such an expansion on the competition schedule and the overall professionalism of the league.
While the proposal was met with some opposition, notably from four clubs—Raja Casablanca, Fath Union Sport, Wydad Fes, and Chabab Soualem—supporting voices from prominent teams like Wydad Athletic Club and Royal Army Club ultimately swayed the vote in favor of the increase. Interestingly, Maghreb Association of Sport opted to abstain from voting, reflecting the divided opinions on this pivotal change.
This decision, having secured majority support within the league, now awaits the final approval from the Executive Office of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which will make the ultimate determination before an official announcement is made. Should the proposal be ratified, it will dramatically reshape the landscape of national football in Morocco, reorganizing team placements and competition structures in ways that could enhance the quality and appeal of the league.
As reported by agadir24.info.
