Moroccan football chief joins political party, prompting prime minister speculation

Tunisian football federation president Nasser Lekjaa announced on Monday that he has formally joined the Democratic Current party, marking his first public affiliation with a political organization. The registration, filed with the Ministry of Interior, was confirmed by party officials who said Lekjaa will serve as a member of the party’s sports and youth committee. His move comes ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, a period in which several high‑profile figures in the country’s sports sector have been courted by political groups.

Analysts note that Lekjaa’s long‑standing involvement in national sports administration, including his role in negotiating broadcasting rights and overseeing the federation’s reform agenda, positions him as a potential candidate for higher office. Party leaders have emphasized that his expertise will bolster the Democratic Current’s outreach to younger voters, while opposition figures have called the timing “strategic.” Observers will monitor whether Lekjaa’s political engagement translates into a candidacy in future elections, a development that could reshape the intersection of sports leadership and Tunisian politics.