Motsepe praises King and Lekjaa

Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe expressed his delight at being back in Morocco for the highly anticipated African Champions League final. He emphasized the special place the North African kingdom holds in his heart, highlighting the significant support for football within the country.

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The Kingdom holds a special place in my heart.

Motsepe stated that the Champions League final is a major continental event, noting its broadcast in over 100 countries worldwide, which he believes reflects the significant progress of African club football. He extended his gratitude to King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government, FA President Fouzi Lekjaa, and the Moroccan fans for their continuous backing of football, for both men's and women's teams.

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The Champions League final is a major continental event, especially as the match will be broadcast in over 100 countries worldwide, reflecting the great development of African football at the club level.

The CAF president also lauded the Moroccan national team's performance at the Qatar World Cup, stating that the "Atlas Lions" made Moroccans and the entire African continent proud. He expressed confidence in the team's future success. Motsepe announced his intention to return to Morocco soon for the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations, wishing success to all participating teams as they represent the future of African football.

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The Atlas Lions made Moroccans and the African continent proud of what they achieved.