Fès-Meknès Regional Football League Announces Postponement of Semi-Final and Final Matches Amid Club Protests

The Fès-Meknès Regional Football League has officially announced, in a letter dated July 5, 2025, addressed to the president of Najm Sportif Bouhouda Association, the postponement of the semi-final and final matches of the regional premier league until further notice. This decision awaits a new proposal from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) to resolve the ongoing situation.

The letter, signed by the league president Abdel Salam Bouazz, states that the postponement follows the FRMF’s communication on July 4, 2025, which called for suspending the scheduling of decisive matches until a final and appropriate solution is found for the current circumstances.

Background: Club Protests and Previous Complaints

This decision comes amid escalating protests from clubs affiliated with the Fès-Meknès Regional League, which had collectively submitted a grievance to the FRMF’s Secretary-General on June 23, 2025. The complaint highlighted the difficulties in completing the championship and criticized the lack of clarity in the league’s executive committee decisions.

The clubs, represented by their presidents and officials, emphasized that the league’s decisions caused significant disruption in match scheduling, undermining the principles of fair play and equal opportunity. They called for urgent intervention by the federation to rectify the situation and ensure compliance with the regulations governing the championship.

Furthermore, the affected clubs demanded a clear assessment of the conformity of organizational decisions with the established rules, stressing that no action should harm the interests of the teams. They also insisted on the inclusion of all stakeholders in any decision affecting the sporting season’s outcome.

League’s Commitment to Transparency and Awaiting Federation’s Directives

The regional league reaffirmed in its latest correspondence its commitment to promptly inform clubs of any updates upon receiving proposals from the federation. It emphasized the importance of transparency and upholding equal opportunity among all teams.

This development underscores the challenges facing regional football management in concluding the sporting season and highlights the need for effective dialogue and consultation among the league, federation, and clubs to ensure a fair and transparent competitive process.

Archive: Clubs’ Grievance as a Key Reference

The June 23, 2025 grievance document remains a fundamental reference for understanding the background of the postponement decision. It sheds light on the clubs’ demands for adherence to regulations and the creation of a healthy sporting environment that guarantees justice for all participants.

Attention now turns to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, awaiting its proposals and solutions to overcome this crisis and ensure a just and equitable conclusion to the Fès-Meknès regional football season.

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