Morocco, South Africa fallout spills to sportfrom MTHOKOZISI DUBE in Casablanca, MoroccoCASABLANCA, (CAJ News) – MOROCCO is undeterred by the diplomatic controversy leading up to its hosting the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations next Tuesday. Preparations for the tournament in Morocco have been dominated by South Africa pulling out, in what seemingly is a diplomatic fallout between the two countries. Mauritius has replaced South Africa. Morocco and South African relations are marred by tensions over the former’s occupation of Western Sahara. Ahead of the Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco seemed upbeat of a successful tournament.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 23, 2020 09:45 UTC