Morocco star man Hakim Ziyech is doubtful for the Atlas Lions’ upcoming clash with South Africa in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire.
Morocco toppled Group F with an unbeaten record. They won 3-0 against Tanzania, drew with DR Congo, and finally won the third game against Zambia with a narrow victory.
Morocco will take on the Bafana Bafana for a place in the last eight of the AFCON at the Stade Laurent Pokou on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
According to Moroccan Newspaper Al Mountakhab, Ziyech is a doubt for the crunchy fixture as he didn’t train with the team for two days, Friday and Saturday.
The Galatasaray playmaker suffered a sprain after scoring the only goal in their 1-0 triumph against Zambia in the last group match.
Also, Morocco coach Walid Regragui feared subsequent training will worsen the injury, which is why he was on the sidelines during the last two training sessions.
The former Ajax and Chelsea star has started in all the games Morocco played scoring against Zambia and provided an assist against DR Congo in the second game.
Morocco are highly tipped by the bookmakers to perform in the AFCON following their tremendous performance in the World Cup, where they became first African country to reach semi finals.
