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'Absolutely confident' for Afcon in protest-hit Morocco: CAF
The Straits Times
|October 08, 2025
African football chief Patrice Motsepe said on Oct 6 he is “absolutely confident” the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will go ahead in Morocco, the scene of daily anti-government protests for more than a week.
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Young Moroccans took to the streets on Oct 6 for a tenth straight night of protests, calling for an end to corruption and a change of government.
The protesters have demanded reforms to social services, especially health and education, and voiced anger over social inequality.
Morocco is scheduled to stage the Afcon from Dec 21 to Jan 18 at nine venues, with 24 national teams competing in African football’s premier competition.
Stars like Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi are among the players set to participate.
Speaking during an annual gathering of African football bosses in Kinshasa, Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Motsepe said: “We are absolutely confident the Afcon will go ahead as planned.
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