Morocco’s qualifying fixture against Liberia in Africa Cup of Nations has been postponed following an earthquake in the country.
This was announced in a statement released on the Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s official website.
Over 800 people have been confirmed dead so far, following the 6.8 magnitude quake that happened near Marrakech on Friday night, with hundreds left injured.
The AFCON qualifier was scheduled for Saturday in Agadir.
The statement read,“Following the earthquake that affected some regions in Morocco, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation announces the postponement of the match that was to take place on Saturday evening, September 9, 2023, between the national team and its Liberian counterpart, in the final round of the qualifiers for the 2024 African Cup of Nations – Côte d’Ivoire; Until a later time, in agreement with the Confederation of African Football.
“After this great injury, the national football family extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to all the injured.”
