The CaF president put aside South Africa's frosty relationship with Morocco for a moment, which saw many South Africans choosing not to back the Atlas Lions at the World Cup
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe could not contain his excitement as he jumped from his seat in the Education City Stadium VIP box for Morocco during their penalties last-16 win against Spain on December 7.While some South Africans have openly declared they will not support Morocco at the World Cup, Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has shown his backing for Africa's first World Cup semifinalists.
A video posted on Twitter by Caf head of media relations and operations Luxolo September shows Mamelodi Sundowns owner Motsepe unable to contain his excitement as he jumps from his seat in the Education City Stadium VIP box for Morocco during their penalties last-16 win against Spain.
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