King Mohammed VI Congratulates the Lionesses of the Atlas for Their Achievement at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations

Following an outstanding performance at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, His Majesty King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national women’s football team. The Lionesses of the Atlas reached the final of this memorable edition, successfully hosted on Moroccan soil, marking a new chapter in the history of women’s football in the country.

In his message, the Sovereign expressed great pride in the team’s performance, highlighting the quality of play and the determination demonstrated by the players throughout the competition. The King also praised the excellent organization of this major continental sporting event, which took place in an atmosphere of hospitality and professionalism reflecting the Kingdom’s values.

His Majesty especially emphasized the spirit of competitiveness, sincere patriotism, and fighting spirit of the Moroccan players, who proudly carried the country’s colors and helped strengthen Moroccan football’s position on the African and international stage. Their efforts illustrate the rise of women’s sports in Morocco and reflect the positive impact of the Kingdom’s sports development policies.

The royal message also paid tribute to the various contributors to this achievement: the players, technical staff, medical team, and administrative personnel. All were thanked for their unwavering commitment to sporting excellence and Morocco’s prominence through sport.

Finally, the King prayed that God would accompany the women’s team in their continued careers with even more success and titles, while reaffirming His High Solicitude for all members of the team. This royal tribute thus honors the efforts of the Lionesses of the Atlas and broadly encourages the growth of women’s sports in the Kingdom.