Morocco becomes thus the first country in North Africa region to host a World Cup. It marks a historic moment for African football and builds on Morocco’s stunning world cup performance in Qatar after becoming the first African and Arab team to reach a World Cup semi-final. What a great message of peace, tolerance, and inclusion,” underlined chief of the World football governing body. According to the FIFA, Morocco’s football rise was “no accident.” It is the result of years of hard work, meticulous planning, and implementation of the royal strategy. Few days after gaining the World cup bid, Morocco has been chosen to host the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 30, 2023 13:18 UTC