Africa proud Morocco is bringing World Cup back’ - Motsepe

CAF President Patrice Motsepe and Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Football | Photo Credit: CAF

FOOTBALL Africa proud Morocco is bringing World Cup back’ - Motsepe

Shafic Kiyaga • 20:17 - 05.10.2023

CAF believes that hosting the FIFA World Cup in Morocco in 2030 will significantly contribute to the development and growth of football in Africa.

Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has extended warm congratulations to Morocco for bringing the World Cup back to Africa.

Morocco and its partners Portugal and Spain, together with three South African countries Uruguay, Argentina and Chile were named hosts of the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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This marks the second time in the tournament's century-long history that it will be held in Africa.

CAF President Patrice Motsepe emphasized the profound potential this victory holds for African football's growth, particularly among the continent's youth, whose population is the fastest-growing in the world.

The collaboration between the three main bidders was hailed as a symbol of unity between Africa and Europe in the world of football.

“CAF is excited to congratulate Morocco and its partners Portugal and Spain for the decision by the FIFA Council, endorsing Morocco, Portugal and Spain to host the FIFA World Cup 2030,” Motsepe said on Thursday.

“We are confident that the Morocco, Portugal and Spain FIFA World Cup 2030 partnership will be successful in the FIFA bidding process and will also obtain the FIFA Congress approval.”

“This partnership brings together and unites Africa and Europe in football and inspires all of us to work together and make the World a better place,” he added.

Motsepe extended his gratitude to King Mohammed VI of Morocco, the Moroccan government, the Moroccan people, and the CAF Member Associations for their support during the bidding process.

He also praised the exceptional leadership of Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Moroccan Royal Federation of Football.

“We thank His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Government and the people of Morocco for supporting Morocco’s FIFA World Cup 2030 bid,” he said.

“We also thank the CAF Executive Committee and the Member Associations representing the 54 African Countries that are Members of CAF for supporting the Morocco FIFA World Cup 2030 bid.”

“We are proud of the outstanding leadership provided by Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football,” Motsepe said.

The 2030 World Cup will see three continents hosting the tournament for the first time, highlighting its global significance as the global showpiece its latest milestone.

Additionally, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina will each host one match to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first-ever World Cup held in Uruguay in 1930.

The tournament will feature 48 teams playing a total of 104 matches.