The President of Confederation of African Football (Caf), Mr. Patrice Motsepe said the objective of an African nation winning the Fifa World Cup is alive and within reach after Morocco’s recent success.
Speaking to media in Johannesburg, S A, Motsepe said Caf is particularly excited by the historic victories of Morocco as well as the impressive performances of Senegal, Cameroon, Tunisia and Ghana.
“The 54 African countries who are members of Caf are extremely proud and inspired by the victories and successes of the five African Nations that represented Caf at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022,” Motsepe said.
“We are also particularly proud of Morocco’s historic qualification to the semifinals of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022. It is the first time in the history of the World Cup that an African nation has qualified for the semifinals.
“I would like to express our deep gratitude to the players (Les Lions de l’Atlas), the technical team, the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football under the outstanding leadership of president Fouzi Lekjaa, the people of Morocco and His Royal Highness King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him,” he said.
“Our objective of ensuring that an African nation wins the World Cup is alive and within reach.”
