Contradictions dominate the "Blind Football Team"

Players of the Moroccan national blind football team have expressed their concerns about the ongoing disputes within the Royal Moroccan Federation for the Blind and Visually Impaired Sports, warning of potential impacts on the team's future and preparations for upcoming sports championships. They emphasized that administrative and organizational disagreements should not affect the players' rights or prevent them from representing Morocco in international competitions.

The players explained, in a statement addressed to the public, that their anxiety is growing as the deadline approaches for participating in the African championship qualifying for the 2027 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games, which has been set, according to information in the statement, for November 1, 2026. They called for necessary administrative and organizational steps to ensure the team's registration within the specified times, while being informed about the current status of the file and the actions taken regarding it.

The players urged the relevant authorities to intervene quickly to resolve the current disputes in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, stressing the importance of national and sports interests. They requested an official clarification regarding the participation status before November 1. They confirmed that they do not target any specific entity but seek to protect their sports rights and ensure the team's continued participation in continental and international competitions.