Morocco's chances to host the 2010 World Cup more than ever stronger

Morocco's chances to host the 2010 world soccer cup are more than ever stronger, said, in Casablanca Thursday, visiting chairman of the Asian Football Confederation, Mohamed Ben Hammam.

Ben Hammam who visited some sports infrastructures in Morocco which is filing for the fourth time its candidacy to host this very popular sports event, said he was optimistic as to Morocco's chances, and impressed by the interest granted by king Mohammed VI to Morocco's candidacy.

In addition to Morocco, five other Arab and African countries are applying to organise for the first time the world cup. These are: South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.

The winner will be known on May 20, 2004.