LOSC defeated Olympique de Marseille (1-0) thanks to an early goal from Ethan Mbappé, but the evening quickly took a worrying turn for Moroccan football. Hamza Igamane was forced off due to injury in the 23rd minute, raising concerns just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations that Morocco is set to host.
The Atlas Lions forward stopped around the 20th minute, suffering from a muscle issue. After a brief intervention from the medical staff, he attempted to continue, but the pain intensified. Forced to lie down on the pitch, he ultimately gave way to Olivier Giroud. Initial indications suggest it could be an adductor problem, but further examinations will determine the exact severity of the injury.
For LOSC, this is a significant loss. For Morocco, it is a real blow. As AFCON approaches, the national team could be deprived of a player expected to play a major role in Walid Regragui’s offensive setup. Morocco is now holding its breath, hoping that the injury is minor and that the forward can rejoin the squad in time.
Bruno Genesio spoke after the match, opting to remain cautious:
“Hamza felt a slight strain in his adductor; I haven’t yet checked in with the doctor. We’ll see how it evolves tomorrow.”
The awaited medical verdict in the coming hours will be closely monitored by Moroccan supporters, who hope to avoid a withdrawal just days before a historic AFCON at home.
