Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Morocco Start AFCON With 2-0 Win as Hakimi Held Back on Return

Regragui signaled his full-backs will keep their places pending a 48-hour assessment of Hakimi.

Overview

  • The hosts beat Comoros 2-0 in Rabat, with Brahim Díaz converting a Mazraoui cutback before Ayoub El Kaabi’s overhead kick secured the result.
  • Achraf Hakimi stayed on the bench as he continues to manage an ankle sprain sustained in November.
  • Hakimi presented his CAF Player of the Year award to fans before kickoff and later thanked supporters for the atmosphere.
  • Noussair Mazraoui excelled at right-back with 93 touches and an assist, earning a “fantastic” review from coach Walid Regragui.
  • Regragui said he will not rush Hakimi’s return, with Mazraoui and Anass Salah-Eddine likely to start again against Mali on December 26.