By McGeorge Mbare
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reacted to the news that Morocco has been confirmed as a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.
In a statement, CAF President Motsepe highlighted the importance of this partnership between the three countries especially Morocco that represents the African continent.
“The Morocco, Portugal and Spain partnership brings together and unites Africa and Europe through football and implores all of us to work together through football and inspiring us all to work together and make the world a better place. Today is a proud day for African history to host the FIFA World Cup.CAF is excited and congratulates Morocco and its partners Portugal and Spain,” said the CAF President.
Dr. Motsepe also sent his heartfelt appreciation to his majesty King Mohammed VI, the government and the people of Morocco for initiating and supporting Morocco’s FIFA World Cup 2030 bid.
Additionally, the CAF president also congratulated the Federation Royale Marocaine de football for their outstanding leadership.
“I am proud of the role and the outstanding leadership provided by our brother Fouzi Lekjaa, the president of the federation Royale Marocaine de football. I would also like to thank the 54 CAF members associations for uniting and supporting Morocco‘s bid. Our gratitude also goes to FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his visionary leadership and to the 211 members of the FIFA for awarding the cohosting rights of the FIFA World Cup 2030 to Morocco and to Africa,”CAF President Motsepe remarked.
Meanwhile, three matches of the 2030 World Cup will also be played in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to mark 100 years of the FIFA World Cup competition.