The award was presented to Lekjaa during a ceremony held on the sidelines of the 5th Annual Conference on Sports Culture in the Arab World, held under the theme "Building an Olympic Champion."  

Lekjaa received this award in recognition of his efforts, under the wise leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, to develop Moroccan football, both in terms of training and infrastructure. 

His contributions have led to remarkable achievements, most notably Morocco’s historic fourth-place finish at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, making it the first Arab and African nation to reach this stage. 

The award also acknowledges his key roles within continental and international organizations in advancing Arab and African football.