US EditionAchraf Hakimi Is Back for Morocco’s Africa Cup of Nations Campaign
- Saturday, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi said he is fit for the Africa Cup of Nations, but coach Walid Regragui said he may not start Sunday’s opener.
- The injury, sustained in a Champions League game on November 4, came from a tackle by Luis Díaz, causing a severe left-ankle sprain that kept Achraf Hakimi out before his Morocco squad selection.
- Walid Regragui, Morocco coach, hailed Hakimi’s sacrifices and the medical programme, saying the protocol was "more than positive".
- The coach’s choice about Hakimi will determine Sunday’s lineup against Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, as Walid Regragui will decide tomorrow whether to start or protect him.
- Amid heavy national expectations, Morocco national team faces intense pressure to win as host, with a portrait of King Mohammed VI flanking Saturday’s press conference and Fouzi Lekjaa overseeing the drive.
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The superstar of Morocco's Ashraf Hakimi team, who hasn't played since November 4 after being seriously injured in the left ankle, may not play the opening match against the Comoros.
What if the good surprise happened faster than expected? Absent since November 4 because of a big sprain after a murderous cap of Luis Diaz in the Champions League, Ashraf Hakimi was present at the press conference this Saturday with a smile alongside his coach Walid Regragui. Questioned about the form state of his player, who resumed the race at the beginning of December, the Moroccan coach touched on his presence at the opening game of CAN 202…
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Morocco’s African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi has recovered from an ankle injury and is ready to play at the Africa Cup of Nations, he told a press conference on Saturday. The participation of the Morocco captain at their home tournament had been in doubt after he hurt ankle ligaments playing for Paris St Germain against Bayern Munich in the Champions League last month. There has been speculation over his recovery since, but the 27-year…
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