After the draw between Morocco and Mali (1-1), Friday evening, Walid Regragui spoke about the case of Achraf Hakimi, once again remaining on the bench.
Morocco is not yet qualified. Winners for his entry into the running in “sa” African Cup of Nations against the Comoros (2-0), the Atlas Lions were held by Mali (1-1), Friday evening, on the occasion of the 2e day of the group stage. A meeting that Achraf Hakimi once again did not play.
Already remaining on the substitutes’ bench against the Comoros, the PSG right-back, victim of a serious ankle sprain on November 4, did not return to competition against the Malians as planned. Given the scenario of the match and the intensity put on by the Eagles, Walid Regragui did not want to take any risks with his 2025 African Ballon d’Or.
On the other hand, the Moroccan coach announced good news concerning his captain after the match. The latter should play again against Zambia on Monday (8 p.m.).
Regragui on Hakimi: “He will be ready for knockout matches”
“In the third match, we have a chance of seeing Achraf start or come in to start the engine. Today, he was predisposed to enter 10 minutes but given the configuration, the intensity and the result, we preferred not to take any risks. He will be ready for the knockout matches, that’s for sure », assured Regragui in a post-match press conference.
Still leader of Group A with 4 points on the clock, Morocco will have to validate its ticket for the round of 16 on Monday against Zambia.
