US EditionAfrican soccer leader says Morocco street protests do not affect Cup of Nations plans
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe assured the tournament will continue amid protests over social issues and government spending on stadiums valued at $5 billion.
- On Monday, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe said `We are absolutely confident the AFCON will go ahead as planned`, with the tournament scheduled from December 21 to January 18 and 24 teams competing in Morocco.
- This month, young activists have staged demonstrations across more than a dozen cities, protesting lack of opportunity and underfunded health and education, backed by Sofyan Amrabat and Yassine Bounou with chants `Stadiums are here, but where are the hospitals?` from Gen Z 212.
- The government is providing part of a projected $5 billion for World Cup projects as Morocco expands Grade Stade de Tangier to 75,000 seats, renovates Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium to 70,000, and builds the 115,000-seat Hassan II Stadium in Casablanca.
- Street protests will not change AFCON plans, CAF said on Monday, and Patrice Motsepe pledged `CAF will co-operate and work with the government and all the citizens of Morocco to host the most successful AFCON in history`.
- Picked two years ago to replace Guinea, Morocco remains the designated host as Motsepe said CAF hopes to revive the African Football League and predicts a $28.45 million surplus next year.
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While the kingdom has been simmering for two weeks as a result of the protests led by Moroccan youth, Patrice Motsepe, president of the CAF, is certain that the African Cup of Nations 2,025 will take place smoothly.
CAF ‘confident’ AFCON will proceed despite Morocco protests
African football boss Patrice Motsepe said on Monday he is "absolutely confident" the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will go ahead in Morocco, the scene of daily anti-government protests for more than a week. Young Moroccans took to the streets on Sunday for a ninth straight night of protests, calling for an end to corruption and a change of government. The protesters have demanded reforms to social services, especially health and education, and voi…
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African soccer leader says Morocco street protests do not affect Cup of Nations plans
Africa's top soccer official says street protests against Morocco’s government provoked in part by spending on stadiums will not change plans for the Africa Cup of Nations.
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