Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel (Morocco)

Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel
Founded2015 (2015)
Country Morocco
ConfederationCAF
DivisionsBotola Pro
Botola Pro 2
Number of clubs32
Level on pyramid1–2
Relegation toAmateur National
Domestic cupThrone Cup
Current championsBotola Pro: MAS Fez
Botola Pro 2: MA Tetouan
(2025–26)
Websitelnfp.ma
Current:
2026–27 Botola Pro
2026–27 Botola Pro 2

The Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel (العصبة الوطنية لكرة القدم الاحترافية; LNFP) is the governing body responsible for managing and organizing professional football competitions in Morocco.[1] Operating under the umbrella of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), the LNFP directly oversees the top two tiers of the Moroccan football league system: Botola Pro and Botola Pro 2.[2]

History

The LNFP was officially established in March 2015 as part of the structural modernization of Moroccan football initiated by the FRMF.[3] Prior to its creation, professional competitions were managed directly by committees within the federative framework of the FRMF.

The primary objective behind establishing the LNFP was to grant administrative and financial autonomy to the professional clubs, professionalize match organization, manage broadcasting rights, and elevate the commercial standards of the domestic game. Said Naciri served as the inaugural president of the league following its formation.[4]

In August 2022, Abdeslam Belkchour was elected as the president of the LNFP, succeeding Naciri.[5]

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the LNFP include:

  • Organizing, scheduling, and staging the official fixtures for Botola Pro and Botola Pro 2.
  • Overseeing the professional status, contracts, and licensing of players and coaching staff within the top two divisions in coordination with the National Control and Management Directorate (DNCG).
  • Commercializing league image rights, television broadcast packages, and official sponsorships for the professional divisions.
  • Representing the collective interests of professional football clubs operating in Morocco.

Competitions

The LNFP administers two domestic professional league competitions:

CompetitionTierTeamsPromotion toRelegation to
Botola ProTier 116N/A (CAF Champions League / CAF Confederation Cup)Botola Pro 2
Botola Pro 2Tier 216Botola ProAmateur National

Governance

The LNFP operates with an elected Board of Directors representing professional clubs from both Botola Pro and Botola Pro 2, working in close collaboration with the FRMF leadership.

Presidents

NamePeriod
Said Naciri2015–2022
Abdeslam Belkchour2022–present

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football". FRMF. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  2. ↑ "Création de la Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel". Le Matin (in French). 25 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "Morocco - Football Structure". RSSSF. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "Said Naciri élu président de la Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel". Hespress (in French). 3 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "Abdeslam Belkchour élu nouveau président de la LNFP". Le360 (in French). 23 August 2022.


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