Rabat: “This edition will undoubtedly be the most successful and memorable of all. My deep gratitude to HM King Mohammed VI, as well as to the Moroccan people for their continued support for the development of African football,” said Motsepe during a press conference following a meeting of the CAF Executive Committee. The South African official praised the participation of African clubs in the Club World Cup, namely Wydad Casablanca, Esp©rance de Tunis, Egypt’s Al Ahly, and South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns. He expressed hope to see African teams go even further in future editions of the Club World Cup.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the CAF President highlighted Africa’s pride in Morocco’s performance at the last World Cup in Qatar, where the Atlas Lions reached the semi-finals. He expressed confidence that an African national team will eventually be crowned World Champion. Additionally, he remarked that Morocco is set to host the best-ever edition of the men’s Africa Cup of Nations in 2025.

For his part, the President of the FRMF, Fouzi Lekjaa, stated that the Federation’s goal is to “remain in perfect alignment with the roadmap laid out by HM the King for the development of African and Moroccan youth.” He expressed satisfaction that these directives are increasingly taking shape on a land of brotherhood, history, tolerance, coexistence, and long-running civilization.

The meeting of the CAF Executive Committee was held on the sidelines of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking place from July 5 to 26 in Morocco.