Miguel Cardoso urges South African clubs to copy the Moroccan experience to advance the game

Strong international endorsement of the Moroccan sports model

In remarkable statements reflecting the prestigious status attained by Moroccan football at the continental level, Portuguese coach Miguel Cardoso of the South African club Mamelodi Sundowns did not hesitate to praise the significant development witnessed by the Kingdom in recent years, considering it an example for other African nations to follow.

Cardoso: Morocco widens the gap thanks to infrastructure

Cardoso’s remarks came after his team’s match against Chippa United in the South African league, where he took the opportunity to highlight the fundamental differences in sports practice conditions. The Portuguese coach affirmed that Morocco is completely different from the rest of African countries, thanks to intelligent investments in infrastructure and the provision of professional conditions that allow players to develop their skills and elevate their performance levels.

Cardoso pointed out that the Moroccan realization that good conditions are the true gateway to developing the level of clubs and national teams is the secret of success, warning that the gap between South Africa and Morocco will continue to widen if the current state of stadiums in the South African league—which he described as unsuitable—persists.

Message to South Africa: change starts in the stadiums

The coach, who has previously faced Moroccan clubs in continental competitions, emphasized that hard work awaits South African football, asserting that simply demanding the development of the game without rehabilitating sports facilities and stadiums will not lead to the desired results. He explained that Morocco, thanks to its strategic vision, has managed to get ahead of the entire continent, with stadiums and training centers rivaling international standards, which has been directly reflected in the success of Moroccan national teams in international arenas.

This testimony confirms that the Moroccan experience is no longer just a local matter, but has become a recognized reference point for sports stakeholders across the African continent, thanks to the stability and development policy that Morocco has pursued in the sports sector.