Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe says governments in other African countries need to focus on allocating more money towards their football, if they are to emulate Morocco worldcup
President of CAF Patrice Motsepe believes other African countries shouid follow Morocco's lead. Picture: Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images.
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe says governments in other African countries need to focus on allocating more money towards their football, if they are to emulate Morocco, who reached the semifinals of the 2022 Fifa World Cup.The Atlas Lions’ success came off the back of heavy investment in football development by their government, headed by King Mohamed VI.
“There are a number of countries, sadly not many, in Africa that really invest in their football,” Motsepe told a press conference in Johannesburg on Wednesday. “I have been to see the facilities in Morocco, I feel very proud, but … we do need the partnership of the government and of the sports minuster. Morocco’s success is not by coincidence, it helps that they have a King that really loves football.
“I was really excited when I saaw videos of the King walking in the streets in Rabat after they won . I want to encourage other heads of state to do the same, it is a unique moment in pride and patriotism.
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