On the eve of the final group match between Morocco and Zambia, Achraf Hakimi attended a press conference to share the team’s mindset. Beyond tactical considerations, the right-back of Paris Saint-Germain reflected on the highly publicized visit of his close friend and former teammate, Kylian Mbappé. Present in the stands during the previous match against Mali, the French star was able to closely observe the performances of the Atlas Lions and shared his thoughts with the Moroccan captain.
During this conference, Hakimi revealed:
“It’s a pleasure to welcome my friend (Kylian Mbappé) to my country. He loves Morocco a lot. Whenever he can, he comes here with his family to enjoy the country and Moroccan cuisine. I am very happy that he came to watch our match; he appreciated the team. He considers us as one of the title contenders for this CAN, while emphasizing that we still have a lot to improve. We are happy and I am delighted that he is among us.”
This match against Zambia will also mark the significant return to competition for Achraf Hakimi, who is expected to start after being rested. For Hoalid Regragui’s men, the goal is to secure a victory to finish at the top of the group and enter the knockout stage with full confidence. The kickoff for this clash between Morocco and Zambia will be given tomorrow at 21:00.
