Casablanca’s Stade Larbi Zaouli Approved to Host CAF Champions League Matches
In a major boost for Moroccan football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially approved Casablanca’s Stade Larbi Zaouli to host CAF Champions League matches. The announcement, made on Monday, August 19th, 2024, signifies a new chapter for the stadium and highlights Morocco’s growing prominence in African football.
Karim Klaybi, a member of the Casablanca Sports Facilities Monitoring Committee, confirmed the news, emphasizing that the stadium successfully met CAF’s stringent requirements. This approval is the culmination of significant efforts to upgrade the Stade Larbi Zaouli to meet international standards.
The CAF Champions League, Africa’s most prestigious club football tournament, demands high-quality infrastructure and organization. Hosting matches of this caliber not only elevates the status of the stadium but also provides a significant economic and tourism boost to the city of Casablanca.
This development comes at an exciting time for Moroccan football. The nation recently showcased its passion for the sport by hosting the FIFA Club World Cup in 2022, with Wydad Casablanca becoming the first Moroccan team to reach the final. The success of the tournament, coupled with Morocco’s impressive performance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, where they became the first African team to reach the semi-finals, has solidified the country’s position as a major player in the caf-president-paris-age/” title=”Former CAF President Issa Hayatou Dies in Paris at 77″>global football landscape.
The Stade Larbi Zaouli’s approval to host CAF Champions League matches is a testament to Morocco’s commitment to developing its football infrastructure and fostering a thriving football culture. This move is sure to inspire a new generation of Moroccan footballers and further cement the country’s place on the world stage.
