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December 13, 2025
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Hosts Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in Afcon squad

Hosts Morocco include injured captain Hakimi in Afcon squad

Morocco included injured captain Achraf Hakimi in a 26-man squad named on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations...

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Morocco has named its 26-man squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, including injured captain Achraf Hakimi. The full-back sprained his ankle in a recent Uefa Champions League match but is expected to be available for the tournament.

  • Morocco will host the Afcon, facing Comoros in the opening match on December 21 in Rabat.
  • Head coach Walid Regragui expressed optimism about Hakimi's recovery, stating, "He is our leader, our captain."
  • Other key players selected include goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, full-back Noussair Mazraoui, midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, and striker Youssef En-Nesyri.
  • Morocco is in Group A with Comoros, Mali, and Zambia, as they eye their second Afcon title.

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