World Football Summit (WFS), in partnership with EVOSPORT, a subsidiary of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has announced WFS Rabat 2025. Scheduled for April 9-10, 2025, at the UM6P campus in Rabat, this premier global event aims to accelerate the development of African football.
WFS Rabat 2025 will serve as a strategic platform where FIFA, CAF, national football associations, clubs, leagues, and industry leaders will explore the potential of African football in infrastructure, talent development, governance, and investment opportunities.
Why Morocco? A Global Football Powerhouse
Morocco has positioned itself as a leader in African football, backed by world-class infrastructure and talent development programs. The country’s historic performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and co-hosting rights for the 2030 FIFA World Cup highlight its growing global influence.
As the host nation for WFS Rabat 2025, Morocco will showcase its commitment to using sports as a driver for economic and social transformation.
Jan Alessie, Co-founder and Managing Director of World Football Summit, emphasized the continent’s vast untapped football potential:
“Africa is one of the most promising frontiers in global football, with incredible opportunities in media rights, infrastructure, and talent development. WFS Rabat 2025 will serve as a bridge connecting international investors with African football stakeholders.”
Key Topics at WFS Rabat 2025
The summit will address critical issues shaping the future of African football, including:
- Infrastructure and stadium development
- Sports tourism as an economic driver
- Youth talent training and performance
- Governance and business models in football
- The rise of women’s football in Africa
- Technology and data in football innovation
According to Ismail Lyoubi, Managing Director of EVOSPORT, WFS Rabat 2025 will play a key role in strengthening Morocco and Africa’s football industry:
“Hosting World Football Summit at UM6P is a major step in building bridges between research, education, and sports. We are committed to fostering a structured, dynamic, and sustainable sports ecosystem for Africa.”
