Omar Abbas has identified a “rise and fall syndrome” affecting football teams in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, based on an assessment he conducted as part of his candidacy for the presidency of the regional league.
Using indicators of “management and performance continuity” and “representation,” Abbas expressed concern over the teams’ dire situation, attributing the responsibility to a “limited mentality” managing the league, which focuses merely on programming and approving matches rather than seeking innovative ways to develop the sport regionally.
Abbas noted that most teams, with the exception of one or two, rely heavily on “individuals” or are linked to “a single person.” This dependency has resulted in a sharp rise for some teams, achieving positive results, only to fall to the bottom once support from the “sole backer” is withdrawn.
He described this phenomenon as a “pathological syndrome” afflicting the teams.
The syndrome has also impacted representation, with the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima league showing weak representation despite the region’s significant population and economic standing. It is represented by only two teams at best.
The Responsible League
Abbas holds the regional league accountable for this catastrophic situation, criticizing its officials for failing to support teams or devise new methods to develop the sport regionally. He emphasized the need for the league to implement programs that support and accompany the teams, particularly in administrative, technical, and artistic aspects.
The candidate proposed the creation of new tournaments and expanding participation by collaborating with the regional education authority and private sector companies. He also called for the development of other forms of football, such as beach soccer, seven-a-side, and futsal, asserting that improvements in these areas would contribute to the growth of the traditional 11-a-side game.
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