Blatter Inaugurates Artificial Pitches In Moroccoa

FIFA President, Sepp Blatter has inaugurated two artificial pitches at the National Football Centre in Mâamora, Morocco near the country’s capital, Rabat.

A statement on the CAF website said the CAF President, Issa Hayatou, and the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Ali Fihri, were also at the ceremony.

It also described the event as part of the FIFA Goal Project.

Blatter applauded FRMF for the remarkable job done at the pitches, saying the facilities would enhance the development of football.

“I’d like to congratulate the Royal Moroccan Football Federation for the remarkable work that has been done here.

“These wonderful facilities will accelerate football’s development and benefit the children of the future,” the FIFA chief said.

Blatter also commended FRMF for organising a women’s football match at the inauguration of the pitches.

“I am delighted that the Federation organised a women’s match on inauguration day,” he said.

The statement said the FIFA delegation later visited the Mohammed VI Football Academy, a top-notch training centre for youths aged between 13 and 18.

It said Blatter would meet with the Moroccan Minister for Youth and Sport, Mohamed Ouzzine  before holding discussions with FRMF representatives at its headquarters.

According to the statement, the FIFA President will also hold a meeting with the International Olympic Committee member, Nawal El Moutawakel.

It said Blatter’s trip to Morocco would be rounded off with a press conference.