Morocco’s chances of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 have taken a hit after star player Achraf Hakimi suffered a serious ankle injury in Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich.
The 27-year-old right-back was forced to leave the field in tears in the first half after a brutal tackle by Bayern’s Luis Diaz, who was subsequently sent off.
The severity of Hakimi’s injury is still being assessed, but medical experts believe he could be sidelined for up to eight weeks, casting doubt on his participation in AFCON 2025, which begins on December 21.
Morocco’s coach, Walid Regragui, will be anxiously awaiting updates from PSG’s medical team.
Hakimi’s absence would be a significant blow to Morocco’s campaign, particularly given the tournament’s timing and location.
The Atlas Lions are considered one of the favorites to win the competition, and Hakimi’s defensive reliability and attacking prowess would be crucial to their success.
PSG fans are also worried, as the team has relied heavily on Hakimi’s skills this season.
