Majority Opposition to League Expansion Proposal
In a significant meeting held today, the National Professional Football League faced a decisive rejection from seven clubs regarding the proposal to increase the number of teams in the national professional league to 20. This crucial discussion took place with the attendance of presidents from both the first and second division clubs. Among those who explicitly opposed the proposal were prominent teams such as Raja Casablanca, FUS Rabat, Wydad de Fès, and Chabab Soualem. Meanwhile, clubs like Wydad Casablanca, Royal Army, and Fes opted to abstain from voting.
This collective stance emerges amidst the league’s consideration of expanding its format, yet the proposal has encountered significant reservations primarily tied to the league's ability to accommodate a busier season. One of the most pressing challenges highlighted is the scheduling crisis. The league has been grappling with maintaining a stable fixture list even with 16 teams, exacerbated by numerous match postponements and rescheduling issues.
Furthermore, the increasing pressure from continental competitions involving clubs, coupled with national team commitments and the additional demands of the Throne Cup, complicates the league's programming even further. This multifaceted scenario has led to a substantial opposition from heavyweight clubs against the idea of expanding the league to 20 teams.
As reported by sport.lesiteinfo.com.
