This year, ECOWAS held three summits without examining Morocco’s bid to join the regional economic group. The process is expected to take time.
The ECOWAS Commission has not revealed yet the results of a study meant to examine implications of Moroccan membership. A situation the United Nations proposed to work on by hosting an expert meeting in Benin.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the football governing body can afford having Morocco host the 2026 World Cup. His statement comes as task force validated the Moroccan bid.