The North African side have dazzled at the tournament, defeating traditional powerhouses Spain, Brazil, South Korea, and the United States on their way to the final. Their journey has been marked by resilience, tactical discipline, and attacking flair qualities that have captivated fans across Africa and beyond.
It marks the first time in over a decade that an African team has reached the final of the competition, fuelling growing hopes that Morocco could become the continents first-ever champions at this level.
In a statement released by the Confederation of African Football CAF, Motsepe expressed deep admiration and encouragement for the young Atlas Lions, highlighting their symbolic role as ambassadors for Africa.
The CAF Presidents message comes as Morocco prepare for what could be a defining moment in African football. Their run reflects the growing strength of youth development structures across the continent, a key priority for CAFs long-term strategy.
Motsepe has repeatedly emphasized his belief that African nations can compete and triumph at every level of world football a vision increasingly being realized through the continents emerging stars.
As the young Atlas Lions prepare for the final, they do so with the hopes of an entire continent and the full backing of African footballs leadership.