By Angu Lesley
The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has explained why Morocco has become a frequent host of major CAF competitions, saying other countries are often reluctant to take on the financial risk.
Speaking on the issue, Motsepe said many nations decline to bid for tournaments such as the CAF Futsal competitions or the Women’s Champions League due to concerns over potential financial losses.
Many people wonder why Morocco hosts most CAF events,” Motsepe said. “What they don’t know is that when we ask countries to apply to host tournaments like the Futsal or the Women’s Champions League, no one steps forward because they are afraid of losing money.”
He added that Morocco has repeatedly intervened to ensure competitions go ahead as planned.
In the end, Morocco comes to save the situation,” he said. “I launched the bid for the African Futsal Cup, and no one applied to host it for six months until Morocco stepped in and took the initiative.”
Morocco has invested heavily in sports infrastructure in recent years and has hosted several CAF and FIFA events, earning praise for its organisation and facilities.
The situation highlights ongoing challenges in encouraging more African nations to host continental competitions, particularly women’s and indoor football tournaments, which often struggle to attract commercial backing.
Motsepe stressed that CAF remains committed to working with member associations to expand hosting opportunities across the continent, while acknowledging Morocco’s crucial role in keeping key competitions on the calendar.
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