Patrice Motsepe, the president of the African Football Confederation, criticized what he described as the “African inferiority complex” in response to criticisms directed at Morocco regarding its hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations and allegations of favoritism.
Motsepe was clear in a press conference held on Saturday, January 17, stating that he does not favor any member country of the confederation, asserting that he treats all nations equally, thus refuting claims about Morocco’s growing influence.
The CAF president affirmed that Morocco has set an example in terms of stadiums and global infrastructure, and that this is the standard by which countries are evaluated regarding their efforts to host upcoming tournaments and the Africa Cup of Nations.
Motsepe also expressed surprise at the focus on mistakes and their exaggeration when it comes to the African continent, noting that similar errors occur in different countries around the world but are not portrayed in this manner.
The CAF president thanked King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan Kingdom in general for their contributions to this tournament, indicating that the Moroccan government has spent a lot of money to organize the Cup.
