In the wake of the Atlas Lions’ fourth consecutive victory in the African Futsal Nations Cup, King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the players, the coaching staff and the management. The King praised the historic victory, achieved in fine style in Rabat.
King Mohammed VI was keen to express his great pride and warm congratulations to the members of the national futsal team, who were crowned African champions on Wednesday 21 October 2026 in Rabat. Following a commanding final, which ended with a 5–2 victory over Angola, the Atlas Lions secured the Kingdom’s fourth consecutive continental title in the sport. In his message to the national team, the King highlighted the brilliant organisation of this eighth edition of the competition in the capital, characterised by the warm welcome and traditional hospitality for which Morocco is renowned on the international stage.
A royal tribute to excellence in management
In his congratulations to the players, the King also praised the work carried out by the entire coaching staff and by the officials of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. The King emphasised that this latest victory was the direct result of a high-calibre professional performance and an unwavering determination to keep Morocco at the pinnacle of the sport. He noted that the team’s sincere patriotism and commitment had helped to confirm and consolidate the Kingdom’s prominent position amongst the world’s leading futsal nations, both on the continent and globally.
Further successes targeted for the Moroccan national team
Reiterating his praise for the remarkable performance of the Moroccan athletes, who once again flew the national flag high at this great celebration of African sport, King Mohammed VI implored the Almighty to grant them further success in the competitions to come. The Sovereign reaffirmed his deep concern and goodwill towards the African champions, encouraging them to continue on this path of excellence to win future trophies and continue to make their mark on the history of national sport.
