Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports has categorically denied statements circulating online that were falsely attributed to Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada.
In a statement, the Ministry dismissed claims that Berrada said “Morocco does not represent Africa”, that “the national football team represents only Morocco, not Africa,” and that “Morocco does not need Africa’s support.”
The Minister “categorically denies these claims and affirms that they are entirely false and unfounded,” the statement read.
According to the Ministry, Berrada has made no comment to any media outlet on the matter. “All statements currently circulating and attributed to him in this regard are fabricated and in no way reflect either his position or the official position of the Kingdom of Morocco.”
The statement reaffirmed Morocco’s commitment to its continental ties, noting that the Kingdom “is proud of its African identity”.
It added that “historical, human, and cultural ties that unite Morocco with the other nations of the African continent constitute a fundamental pillar of Morocco’s policy, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI.”
The Ministry urged media outlets and social media users to verify information before publishing or sharing it.
It warned that the Minister “reserves the right to take all appropriate measures against anyone who publishes false information or falsely attributes statements to him.”
The false quotes began circulating across social media platforms this week amid Morocco’s ongoing 2026 World Cup campaign.
The Atlas Lions, the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals, face France in the quarter-finals on Thursday.
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