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Regragui Confirms Hakimi Will Play Against Zambia in AFCON Group Finale

The coach says he delayed the right‑back’s return to minimize risk, targeting full availability for the knockout phase.

Overview

  • African player of the year Achraf Hakimi will make his first appearance of the tournament on Monday, with Walid Regragui confirming he will feature.
  • Morocco lead their group on four points, with victory sealing first place and a draw ensuring progression to the last 16.
  • The PSG defender has not played since a left‑ankle injury in early November and was an unused substitute in the first two matches.
  • Regragui said he kept Hakimi on the bench against Mali to avoid risk given the match’s intensity and situation.
  • The coach thanked PSG for aiding Hakimi’s rehabilitation and early release to the national team and said he expects the captain to be ready for the knockout rounds.