Patrice Motsepe, the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has guaranteed a well-organized and secure 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire.
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Motsepe conveyed this assurance during a press conference in Abidjan on Friday, just ahead of the biennial continental football spectacle’s Saturday kickoff.
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Emphasizing the commitment to avoiding the pitfalls of the previous tournament in Cameroon, Motsepe stated that CAF has been diligently collaborating with the host country to ensure a tournament of distinction.
“I am satisfied that there is a huge amount of determination and commitment, and I think we are on the right track. The Cameroon accident was absolutely avoidable. I am satisfied the appropriate steps have been taken to make sure we will totally avoid the painful experience we had in Cameroon,” he remarked.
SKIWORD highlights that the 2021 AFCON held in Cameroon faced a tragic incident when a stampede occurred at the Olembe Stadium in Yaounde during the round of 16 match between Cameroon and the Comoros. This unfortunate incident resulted in the death of eight fans and injuries to others.
Motsepe reassured that significant efforts are underway to guarantee the smooth execution of the upcoming tournament.
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