Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi COULD MISS 2025 AFCON due to SERIOUS ankle injury

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is facing a race against time to be fit for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after sustaining a serious ankle injury on Tuesday night.

The 27-year-old was forced off in tears during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, following a forceful challenge from Bayern’s Luis Díaz, who later received a red card for the tackle.

Initial assessments are ongoing, but early indications suggest Hakimi could be ruled out for up to eight weeks.

That timeline raises major concerns over his availability for AFCON, which kicks off on December 21.

National team coach Walid Regragui is monitoring the situation closely as he awaits a full medical report from PSG.

Losing Hakimi would be a major setback for the Atlas Lions, who are widely tipped as strong contenders for the title.

The right-back’s blend of defensive steel and attacking flair has been instrumental for both club and country.

His injury also deals a blow to PSG, who have leaned heavily on his consistency and influence throughout the season.