adminJOHANNESBURG. – AL Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane says that South African football is 20 years behind Morocco and 50 years behind the UEFA Champions League in terms of football standards and development.
Mosimane was speaking to the media where his partnership with BMW Midrand was launched on Friday.
“I sit down and watch and say that the difference between SA and Morocco is big. Here in SA there’s football, there’s rugby and there’s cricket. In Morocco it’s only football – or there’s politics and religion, but football is the only sport. Morocco have been aggressive in their development and I have no doubt that they will lead African football in the near future,” said Mosimane.
“Morocco has the biggest vision on the continent – South Africa is 20 years behind. They take football very seriously and they are going to be a force to be reckoned with. North African governments and their people support the local teams.
“Here in SA you find about 20 fans at some matches. Look at everywhere we play, the stadium is full three hours before the match. That time people are singing, and already seated and the venue full to capacity. We have a long way to go because African football is drifting backwards and backwards because of the CAF leadership.” – Sunday World
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter