Motsipe praises the king and Lekjaa.
Patrice Motsepe, the president of the Confederation of African Football, expressed his great happiness at returning to Morocco, affirming that the kingdom holds a special place in his heart, on the sidelines of his attendance at the anticipated final of the African Champions League between two major teams on the continent.
He added upon his arrival in Morocco, in a statement to the Moroccan Royal Football Federation channel, that the Champions League final is a significant continental event, especially since the match will be broadcast in more than 100 countries around the world, reflecting the great development that African football is experiencing at the club level.
Motsepe emphasized his pride in what African football has achieved in recent years, extending his thanks to King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan government, as well as Fawzi Lekjaa, and all Moroccan fans, for their continuous support of football, both in the men's and women's categories.
He pointed out that "CAF" prioritizes the success of various major football events, highlighting the importance of the African Champions League final, alongside upcoming competitions, most notably the anticipated World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The CAF president also expressed his admiration for what the Moroccan national football team presented at the Qatar World Cup, considering that the "Atlas Lions" made Moroccans and the African continent proud of their achievements, expressing his confidence in the team's ability to continue shining in the future.
Motsepe concluded his statement by confirming his return to Morocco in the coming days to attend the African U-17 Cup of Nations, wishing success to all participating teams, as they represent the future of African football, and welcoming the Moroccan fans known for their great passion for the game.
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