Rkraki: Hakimi Sacrificed Himself for Morocco
Rkraki reveals the possibility of Hakimi participating in Morocco vs. Comoros match at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
SUMMARY
Morocco national team coach Walid Rkraki clarifies the possibility of Achraf Hakimi playing in the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite his injury.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Rkraki praises Hakimi's sacrifices for the Moroccan national team.
- Hakimi may participate in Morocco's match against Comoros in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
- Hakimi has missed matches due to an injury with Paris Saint-Germain.
- Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from December 21 to January 18.
CORE SUBJECT
Achraf Hakimi's readiness for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match
Walid Rkraki, the head coach of the Morocco national team, revealed the possibility of Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain star, joining the Atlas Lions in their opening match against Comoros in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Rkraki spoke about Hakimi's readiness to participate, saying: "I want to thank Hakimi; he sacrificed himself for his country! Will he start the match or will we protect him? We will see, that will be my decision."
He added: "His injury was not minor, but he made a strong decision for his homeland. He could start the match tomorrow... or not."
Achraf Hakimi has been absent from participation for some time due to an injury sustained during his team's match, Paris Saint-Germain, against Bayern Munich.
It is worth noting that Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 7
Walid Rkraki
👤 Person_MaleHead coach of the Morocco national football team
Achraf Hakimi
👤 Person_MaleFootball player, star of Paris Saint-Germain and the Morocco national team
Paris Saint-Germain
🏛️ OrganizationFrench football club
Bayern Munich
🏛️ OrganizationGerman football club
Morocco
📍 Location_CountryCountry hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
2025 Africa Cup of Nations
EventContinental football tournament hosted by Morocco
Comoros
📍 Location_CountryCompeting national football team in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
NOTABLE QUOTES 2
"I want to thank Hakimi; he sacrificed himself for his country! Will he start the match or will we protect him? We will see, that will be my decision."
Context: Discussion about Achraf Hakimi's readiness for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations match
"His injury was not minor, but he made a strong decision for his homeland. He could start the match tomorrow... or not."
Context: Clarification about Achraf Hakimi's injury status and potential participation