Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch praised the kingdom’s organization of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations, describing it as the most successful edition in the tournament’s history.
Speaking Monday at the Moroccan Parliament, Akhannouch said the event was well managed and projected a positive image of the country. He said it proved that Morocco is not only capable of hosting a major African event responsibly, but also ready to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup starting today.
Akhannouch said he had carefully read a message from King Mohammed VI to the national team following the end of the tournament and described it as deep and addressed to all Moroccans. He added that the achievements and major investments behind the tournament reflect the royal will to build a modern future for Morocco.
The prime minister acknowledged that heavy rains tested the event, saying that the country faced storms during the competition but did not shy away from them.
He also praised the national team for its high fighting spirit and sacrifices, saying the players’ efforts were clear throughout the tournament. Reacting to the final result, Akhannouch said football includes both winning and losing and that the score does not always reflect the magnitude of the work behind it.
Akhannouch also addressed Morocco’s star forward and top scorer of the tournament, Brahim Diaz, saying the player chose to join the national team and also chose to wear its jersey. “You did not just enter the national team; you entered the hearts of all Moroccans,” he said.
Several parliamentarians also praised the national team’s performance during the month-long tournament, which was hosted across nine stadiums in six cities in an unprecedented organizational effort for the continent.
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