FIFA President Thanks Morocco for Hosting Next Five U17 Women’s WC Editions

FIFA President Thanks Morocco for Hosting Next Five U17 Women’s WC Editions
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Tuesday 22 October 2024 - 15:38

President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has thanked Morocco for hosting the next five editions of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.

“I would like to thank Morocco for hosting the next five editions of this women’s competition,” said Infantino on Tuesday at the opening of the 46th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Addis Ababa, highlighting the development of youth soccer in Africa.

He also stressed the need to invest in youth and create opportunities to further develop soccer on the continent.

The FIFA Council had awarded Morocco the rights to organize the competition for the 2025-2029 period.

The FIFA President also congratulated the Kingdom, which will co-host the 2030 World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal.

The 2030 World Cup will return to African soil in 2030,” he said, highlighting the development of African soccer.

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