Younes Tazi, Governor of the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hceima region, held a meeting on Thursday in the Tangier Grand Stadium to evaluate the progress of his ongoing renovation, as sources confirmed the local media.
The meeting, in which various stakeholders and project officers have participated, focused on accelerating the construction work to ensure that the stadium corresponds to the standards for the orientation for the orientation. Governor El-Tazi reported to intensify all parties to intensify their efforts to complete the project as soon as possible.
The renovation work is part of Morocco’s preparations to organize the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2025 planned between December and January. Tangier is one of the cities that increase important games in the tournament during the tournament. The stadium is also a candidate for the organization of games during the FIFA World Cup 2030, which organizes Morocco with Spain and Portugal with modernatis.
According to reports, the governor has made frequent visits to the stadium in the past few weeks to monitor progress. During an earlier visit, he reported reported dissatisfaction with the slow work pace and found the limited number of employees on site. This concern led to increased efforts, with construction companies increasing the work of the workforce and accelerating the renovation pace.
In addition to the stadium itself, the officials also focus on improving the surrounding infrastructure, including road, transport and hospitality services. The FIFA rating of Tangier’s infrastructure has reportedly emphasized defects, especially in the case of transport and high-end accommodation and prioritized the authorities to prioritize these improvements. The city was recently faced with challenges due to severe floods, which underlined the urgent need for infrastructure -upgrades before major sporting events.
