HIBAPRESS – Sports
Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football, expressed his great appreciation for the royal initiative that included pardoning a number of Senegalese fans, who had been convicted on the backdrop of events related to the final of the African Cup of Nations “Morocco 2025” between Morocco and Senegal.
A statement issued by CAF clarified that Motsepe, on behalf of the 54 African federations, sent a message of thanks and gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, praising what he considered a step that reflects the values of tolerance and solidarity within the African continent. The CAF president confirmed that football remains an effective means of promoting rapprochement between African peoples with their various components, pointing out that this royal pardon embodies the humanitarian dimension of sport and its role in building bridges of brotherhood between countries. Motsepe also considered that this initiative represents a positive model that highlights the strength of the historical ties between Morocco and Senegal, which he described as deep and rooted, highlighting his admiration for the cooperation relations he witnessed between the two countries during his recent visits. The CAF president concluded his statement by congratulating the African teams qualified for the 2026 World Cup, wishing them success in representing the continent, including Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, Ghana, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cape Verde and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
