Historic Visit: Roger Milla and His Colleagues Visit the Kénitra Stadium, Welcomed Warmly by Hakim Doumo
On Sunday, November 16, a group of former Cameroonian national team stars, led by the legendary Roger Milla, visited the municipal stadium in Kénitra. This visit was filled with nostalgia as they reminisced about one of the most memorable matches in African and Moroccan football history. They were greeted by Hakim Doumo, the club’s president and a Federation member, who accompanied the delegation on a tour of the club’s facilities, showcasing efforts to revitalize this historic sports institution and highlighting its future project.
The visit came more than four decades after that famous match between Morocco and Cameroon in 1981 during the final qualifying rounds for the 1982 World Cup in Spain. That day, Kénitra was the stage for a surprising defeat for the national team, who lost 2-0, a match that remains a significant memory for both teams.
The Cameroonian delegation appeared deeply affected by the atmosphere of the stadium and its footballing symbolism, especially as it was witness to a legendary goal scored by Milla, who later became one of Africa’s greatest football icons. The players expressed their happiness in visiting the club and reliving part of Kénitra’s football history, before receiving commemorative gifts and participating in a lunch hosted by the club officials in their honor.
What transpired on Sunday felt more than just a protocol visit. It was a symbolic moment indicating that Kénitra still carries a sporting legacy worth preserving and reintroducing to future generations. Despite challenges, the Kénitra club is striving to regain its rightful place as a football institution with a rich history, rather than merely a team chasing fleeting results in the standings.
