World Football Summit Lands In Rabat To Unlock Africa’s Football Potential
World Football Summit (WFS), a leading platform in the global football industry, has announced the organisation of WFS Rabat 2025 in partnership with EVOSPORT, a subsidiary of University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P), and in collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
Scheduled for 9-10th April 2025, on the UM6P campus in Rabat, this landmark event will bring together key players from the global football ecosystem to explore the levers for football’s development in Africa.
WFS Rabat 2025 will combine academic insight with concrete action. Under the theme “Cultivating Africa’s Future Football Legacy Beyond the World Cup,” the summit will highlight football’s role in mobilising Moroccan and African talent, including those from the diaspora, to accelerate the sport’s growth on the continent and beyond.
Morocco has invested heavily in world-class infrastructure and talent development strategies, positioning itself as a powerhouse in African and global football. This momentum aligns with a broader vision that sees sports as a catalyst for economic and social development, both nationally and continentally.
Morocco’s selection as the host country reflects its growing prominence on the global football stage, underscored by key achievements such as its historic performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and its co-hosting of the 2030 World Cup.
UM6P, committed to transforming sports in Africa, brings a scientific and technological dimension to WFS Rabat 2025. Through its subsidiary EVOSPORT, UM6P is fostering a structured, dynamic, and sustainable sports ecosystem aligned with the challenges and opportunities of Morocco and Africa.
Jan Alessie, Co-founder and Managing Director of World Football Summit, said: “Africa is one of the most promising frontiers in global football, with vast untapped potential, particularly in media rights, infrastructure, and talent development.
“WFS Rabat 2025 will provide a unique platform where international investors and industry leaders can connect with local stakeholders to explore these opportunities.”
Over two days, WFS Rabat 2025 will welcome representatives from FIFA, CAF, national football associations, professional clubs, leagues and leading industry experts and decision-makers.
Discussions will focus on critical topics such as infrastructure and stadium development, sports tourism as an economic driver, youth talent training and performance, sports diplomacy and soft power, governance and business models, the rise of women’s football and the impact of technology and data in transforming African football.
