Moroccan Secretary of State Hicham Sabiri attributed the recent successes of Moroccan football to a combination of royal vision and collective effort, dismissing claims of individual credit. This statement comes as a response to discussions regarding the potential recruitment of Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, by a political party. Sabiri, a member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party’s political bureau, emphasized that the achievements are the result of a broader, collaborative undertaking. He asserted that no single individual, regardless of their contribution, can be solely responsible for the national team’s progress. The comments aim to de-emphasize personality-driven narratives surrounding the sport’s advancements. This clarifies the party’s position amidst ongoing debate about leadership and recognition within Moroccan football. The full statement was published on Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper.