CAF President Congratulates Morocco on its 'World-class' Soccer Stadiums and Infrastructure

07 July 2023 Printable Version

Rabat - President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, congratulated Morocco on its "world-class" soccer stadiums and infrastructure, as the CAF Executive Committee held its meeting in the new headquarters of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) in Rabat on Friday, following a tour of the premises.

"The excellent headquarters we visited today and the world-class soccer stadiums and infrastructure in Morocco are good examples of the success and achievements that can be made through partnerships between our African governments and our national soccer associations," said Motsepe.

At its meeting, the African soccer body's Executive Committee also appointed new members to CAF Referees Committee, including Morocco's Yahya Hadqa.

"The integrity, independence and credibility of referees, match commissioners and VAR operators are crucial to the respect and growth of African soccer, and we are confident that the newly appointed members of CAF Referees Committee will contribute to the growth and global competitiveness of soccer in Africa," Motsepe stressed.

The Executive Committee also approved the cancellation of the second additional preliminary phase of CAF Confederation Cup.

This decision means that the 16 clubs winning the second preliminary round will qualify directly for the group phase of CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup for the 2023-2024 season.