Ivorian FA President: "Morocco is a Pivotal Hub for African Football; We Are Certain of a High-Quality AFCON"

Yacine Idriss Diallo, President of the Ivorian Football Federation, affirmed that the Kingdom of Morocco has become a key player and a pivotal hub in African football, thanks to its modern sports infrastructure that meets the highest international standards.

In an interview with the Moroccan News Agency (MAP), Diallo stated: "Thanks to the wise and insightful vision of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco has been able to develop world-class football infrastructure and reception facilities. It has also accumulated extensive experience and proven expertise in hosting and organizing major sporting events at both continental and international levels."

The Ivorian official pointed out that Morocco has become the primary destination for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) whenever major events need to be organized. He said: "Whenever CAF needs to organize major events, the Kingdom is fully prepared to host them and provide all the necessary conditions for their success, thanks to its stadiums, reception and accommodation facilities, road and sports infrastructure, and other amenities."

In a related context, Diallo praised the spirit of African solidarity that distinguishes the Kingdom, recalling that: "As part of African solidarity, the Kingdom consistently offers its infrastructure free of charge to more than twelve countries across the continent for training camps, development programs, and other events."

The Ivorian FA President considered that these continuous efforts have enabled Morocco to position itself at the forefront of African football, noting that: "Thanks to these significant achievements, Morocco holds a central position in the development of football at the continental level."

Diallo expressed his confidence in the success of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, stating: "We are absolutely certain and confident that we will witness a high-quality Africa Cup, because Morocco is a hospitable country that loves and excels at hosting its guests, and it boasts significant development in the field of organization." He added that he feels "great happiness that his team will play in the Kingdom, the land of dreams, and dear to the hearts of all Ivorians."

Regarding the comprehensive renaissance Morocco is experiencing, especially in the sports sector, Diallo emphasized that: "If all African countries could keep pace with the Kingdom in its achievements and development, Africa would become world champions at every stage."