World Cup 2022: Benin’s president invites to follow Morocco’s path

Following the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup performance, Patrice Talona, the president of Benin, has spoken of his desire to see his nation advance to the leading position of African and international football competitions.

Patrice Talon, the president of the Republic of Benin, noted that only a few African nations have been setting the standard at the continental and international levels for a while, citing Morocco’s performance at the World Cup (Qatar-2022), and noting that the accomplishments “are the result of work that has been done over time.”

At the beginning of a meeting he had at the Marina Palace with the heads of Beninese clubs and sports federations, the Head of State spoke of his ambitions to see his country reach the top level in African and world football competitions, after the historic performance of the Atlas Lions during the World Cup.

“We all followed the World Cup games with great interest, passion, and in some cases, pride. The semi-final between France and Morocco, which marked the first appearance of an African team in the last four, inspired great pride throughout the continent “declared the Republic’s President.

According to the President of Benin, “the Atlas Lions deserved even to be qualified for the competition final.” “They not only possessed intellect and aptitude, but also the desire to triumph. We were so near that we could see how many people were disappointed by Morocco’s elimination “, He stated in comments that were quoted by the presidency of Benin.

Patrice Talon claimed that in order for Benin to achieve such a level, the groundwork has already been laid through the numerous changes implemented and the government’s commitment to expanding the sports industry.

“I’ve asked you to reflect on how we got started. By constructing certain infrastructure, the State has demonstrated its will to promote the growth of sports. 22 additional stadiums have been built in addition to those already existing in the nation, and another series will begin soon “, he concluded.