World Cup 2022: CAF calls for more investment in African players after Morocco's success

President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe says Africa must invest in their players in bid to succeed at the World Cup following Morocco's their remarkable run in Qatar.

The Atlas Lions became the first African nation to qualify for the last four of the global showpiece, however they lost to the defending champions, France.

Morocco lost again to Croatia who clinched a play-off victory on Saturday. Josko Gvardiol gave Croatia the lead on seven minutes but Achraf Dari levelled just two minutes later. Mislav Orsic restored Crotia's lead three minutes before half-time.

“We need to invest more to keep African players for African countries instead of emigrating,” says Motsepe.

11 of the 18-players who played for France in the 2022 World Cup Final against Argentina, have African heritage and could have played for an African country.

An African country is yet to reach the finals of the global showpiece.