Achraf Hakimi sets his sights on featuring for Morocco at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, even as he continues to manage an ankle injury that recently forced him to use an orthopedic scooter at the CAF Awards.
Hakimi picked up the injury after Luis Díaz’s heavy challenge during PSG’s defeat to Bayern Munich.
He now moves with a protective boot that he expects to wear for another ten days.
His entourage rejects any sense of alarm and maintains full belief in his recovery plan.
Journalist Bertrand Latour reported from the CAF Awards that Hakimi, crowned African Footballer of the Year, continues to feel optimistic.
Latour revealed that the defender wants to start Morocco’s opening AFCON match on 21 December against Comoros in Rabat.
His physiotherapist urges caution. The injury demands careful management, but the overall outlook still leans positive.
Hakimi felt genuine fear immediately after the Bayern incident, yet the situation now looks far more encouraging.
Latour also noticed the intensity behind Hakimi’s rehabilitation.
The defender follows a highly structured programme and surrounds himself with a consistent medical and personal team.
He invests fully in each session and demonstrates the level of discipline that often defines elite athletes.
Latour described the commitment as remarkable and credited this organised environment as one of Hakimi’s key strengths.
Hakimi drew global attention when he arrived at the CAF Awards on an orthopedic scooter.
The image spread widely online and sparked concern among fans.
The device simply helped him avoid stress on the injured ankle and did not signal a setback.
Hakimi embraced the moment with calm confidence and continued to reaffirm his desire to compete on home soil.
Morocco counts on their star full-back. Hakimi understands the weight f expectation and prepares for a race against time with powerful symbolic value.
He believes in his ability to return in time for the tournament.
Morocco hopes his body responds as strongly as his ambition, and Hakimi intends to push himself until the very last moment to make that goal a reality.
Achraf Hakimi reste optimiste pour un retour avant la CAN 🇲🇦
🏆 Bertrand Latour était aux côtés du tout récent Ballon d’Or Africain, pour une plongée exclusive, à retrouver dimanche dans le CFC 📺 pic.twitter.com/tltcHdyiOR
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