An African Champions League between Wydad Casablanca and Horoya at the Stade Mohamed V, stadium in Casablanca in 2018.analysisThe biggest news from the conclusion of the Caf African Champions League final at the Stade Mohammed V stadium in Casablanca, Morocco was that it did not end in a farce. Caf's dilemmaThe African Champions League final historically involved a two-legged final with each team getting an opportunity to host a leg. Ruffled by the controversy of the 2019 final, Caf moved subsequent (one-legged) championships to a single venue intended to be neutral. While Caf's new criteria may force countries to improve facilities, it also means that some countries may not be able to host games, including hosting a premier championship like the African Champions League final. This controversy surrounding the final of the African Champions League marks a symptom of the struggle that includes sponsorship and governance issues, among others.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 03, 2022 04:50 UTC