The Confederation Of African Football (CAF) has declared that Morocco will host the final of CAF Champions league.
This was announced on Monday night, 9th May, 2022 by the Confederation Of African Football, that the North African country is set to host the single-leg final billed for this month.
It should be observed that the continent’s football ruling body took this decision following the Senegalese Football Federation’s withdrawal of its bid.
With that, the final of the continent’s premier club competition will be held in the North African country on May 30, 2022, inside Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca.
A statement from CAF states that “CAF received a bid from the Senegalese Football Federation and from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to host the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2022.
“The Senegalese Football Federation subsequently withdrew their bid.
“CAF is therefore pleased to award the hosting of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2022 Final to Morocco. The date of the final is 30 May 2022.
“There are currently discussions underway within Caf to revert to the old two-legged home and away final to determine the winner of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League, rather than the one-leg final.”
Prior to Morocco’s announcement as hosts, Qatar Football Association had denied bidding to host Africa’s biggest club tournament.
“The Qatar Football Association (QFA) denies what is being circulated in various media about hosting the final of the 2022 Caf Champions League,” wrote QFA on its official website.
“The QFA confirms that this matter was not discussed with the Confederation of African Football through any official channel or correspondence.
Meanwhile, the reigning African champions, Al Ahly are one leg in the final after defeating Ligue Professionnelle 1 side ES Setif 4-0 in the semi-final first leg played inside Al Ahly WE Al Salam Stadium, Cairo. Hence, if they scale through, they will meet the winners of either Angola’s Petro de Luanda, and Morocco’s Wydad AC.
