Before AFCON 2025.. Achraf Hakimi provides positive injury update

PSG star races against time for home soil tournament

Before AFCON 2025.. Achraf Hakimi provides positive injury update

Achraf Hakimi has given positive update on his injury status as he continues his race to return before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations hosted by Morocco next month.

Hakimi has been sidelined since suffering violent challenge from Luis Diaz during PSG’s match against Bayern Munich.

"My condition is much better. The inflammation has gone down a lot and I don’t feel any pain now"

Hakimi also stressed that he remains fully committed to being fit for the tournament:

"I am optimistic, focused and working very hard to reach the Africa Cup of Nations in good physical condition"

Morocco await their captain ahead of AFCON

With the tournament approaching rapidly, Hakimi’s recovery is one of Morocco’s biggest storylines. The team views him as central figure in their pursuit of the title on home soil.

Early signs suggest Hakimi is on track to return in time offering major boost to Walid Regragui’s squad.