Overview
- Coach Walid Regragui confirmed Hakimi will feature against Zambia, with a decision still pending on whether he starts or comes off the bench.
- The right-back missed Morocco’s first two games after a heavy ankle sprain sustained on November 4 in PSG’s Champions League match against Bayern Munich following a tackle by Luis Díaz.
- Regragui publicly thanked PSG and president Nasser al-Khelaïfi for facilitating Hakimi’s rehabilitation and early release to the national team camp.
- Morocco lead Group A with four points from a win over Comoros and a draw with Mali, and a victory on Monday would likely secure top spot.
- Hakimi, the 2025 African Ballon d'Or and team captain, called for stronger home support after criticizing whistles heard during the first two matches; kickoff is at 20:00 local time.