CAF president lauds Egypt, Morocco for following in Nigeria's Olympic Atlanta 96' path
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has extended its congratulations to Morocco for clinching the bronze medal in men's football at the Olympics. The governing body also commended Egypt for reaching the semi-finals of the tournament, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
The President of CAF Dr Patrice Motsepe said: “CAF and Football on the African Continent congratulates and is proud of Morocco for winning Bronze in Men Football at the Olympics and Egypt for qualifying to the Men Semi-Finals. It is the first time in the history of Men Football at the Olympics that two African Nations have qualified for the Semi-Finals".
"Cameroon and Nigeria were previous recipients of the Olympic Men Football gold medals. Significant human and infrastructure investments are currently being made in Africa for the development and growth of football and particularly in youth academies for Boys and Girls".
"Local and international businesses and African Governments are partnering with CAF and several National Football Associations and Leagues as the global competitiveness and popularity of African football is increasing".
"CAF is making substantial progress to ensure that football on the African Continent is as good as the best in the world. I am confident that an African Nation and its football players will once more win gold medals at the Olympics. I am also confident that an African Nation will win the FIFA World Cup", he concluded.
By Olaleye Oluwadamilola
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