Hakimi: Playing in Morocco Gives Us an Extra Motivation
Achraf Hakimi expresses enthusiasm for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco and emphasizes the importance of teamwork.
SUMMARY
Achraf Hakimi, a player of the Moroccan national team, expresses his great enthusiasm for participating in the Africa Cup of Nations on Moroccan soil, confirming that the goal is to win and keep the cup. He also spoke about his health condition and his role in supporting the team and young players, stressing the importance of teamwork.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hakimi expresses enthusiasm for participating in the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
- The goal is to win and keep the cup inside Morocco.
- Hakimi works daily with the medical staff to reach readiness.
- Hakimi's role includes supporting young players and emphasizing teamwork.
CORE SUBJECT
Achraf Hakimi's Enthusiasm for the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco
Achraf Hakimi, a player of the Moroccan national football team, expressed his great enthusiasm for participating in the Africa Cup of Nations on Moroccan soil, considering that the national team has been waiting for this moment for a long time after continuous work over the years to prepare for this continental event.
The Moroccan team will play the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, facing the Comoros Islands team.
Hakimi explained in the press conference held today, Saturday, at the conference hall of the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, that the elimination in the previous edition in Ivory Coast was a new starting point for preparation, confirming that the goal is clear: to win and keep the cup in Morocco.
Regarding his health condition, the star of the national team indicated that he works daily with the medical staff to reach full readiness, while the decision to participate remains in the hands of the coach.
Hakimi considered that his fourth participation in the Africa Cup of Nations has a special character, given that it is held in his country, in front of his family and Moroccan fans, which, according to him, gives him additional motivation to give his best. He confirmed that his role is not limited to being on the field but also includes supporting the group and helping young players adapt and perform well, alongside the experienced players.
The team captain emphasized that his thinking is entirely focused on the interest of the group and not on his personal participation or not, highlighting that teamwork remains the top priority and that all individual skills must be put at the service of the team to achieve victories.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 4
Achraf Hakimi
👤 Person_MalePlayer of the Moroccan national football team
Moroccan national team
🏛️ OrganizationMoroccan national football team
Comoros Islands
📍 Location_CountryComoros Islands national football team
Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex
📍 Location_CityConference hall where the press conference was held in Rabat