Fifa’s African football leaders celebrate Morocco’s historic world cup triumph in Qatar

Freetown | 11th December 2022 | Vertex Media

A cross section of dynamic African football administrators at Fifa and CAF celebrate Africa’s historic representation in the semifinals of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022, following Morocco’s victory against Portugal in the quarter finals on Saturday.

Morocco made history by becoming the first African country to qualify for the Fifa World Cup semifinals, after stunning performances from the Group stage, and eliminated top nations in the knockout stages, Spain and Portugal, in the round of 16 and in the quarterfinals, respectively. Making them the only African representative in the tournament.

Africa’s global football leaders joined the wild global celebrations of Morocco and Africa’s success in the world cup. Spotted celebrating, were Patrice Motsepe – CAF President, Isha Johansen – Former SLFA President and current Fifa Council Member, Fatma Samoura – Fifa General Secretary, Amaju Pinnick – Former NFF President and current Fifa Council Member, and Gianni Infantino – Fifa President.

Isha Johansen and Morocco’s Fouzi Lekjaa celebrating Morocco’s unstoppable rise in the Fifa World Cup.

*Isha Johansen and CAF President, Patrice Motsepe in Qatar*

In another scene, Isha Johansen was also spotted celebrating with Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, as his country proudly represents the African continent. The two football administrators, Isha and Fouzi have a long standing friendship in football.

“Morocco has just blown the ‘wind of change’ and they have changed the face and narrative of African football,” Isha exclaims.
Isha Johansen

The rest of Africa is behind Morocco, as they’re set to face France in the semifinals of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, on Wednesday 14th December.