Achraf Hakimi and Nayef Aguerd step up recoveries ahead of 2025 AFCON

Morocco is closely monitoring the recovery of key stars Achraf Hakimi and Nayef Aguerd as the nation prepares for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) next month.

Aguerd, a defensive pillar for both club and country, is nursing pubalgia, while Hakimi continues his comeback from a severe ankle sprain, leaving some uncertainty over his availability for the tournament.

Both players understand the weight of expectation, with Morocco aiming to capture the continental crown at home for the first time in fifty years.

Recent social media posts show the duo training together in a private gym, combining focused rehabilitation exercises with moments of camaraderie.

Their program appears carefully designed to accelerate recovery.

Aguerd is following a structured plan targeting full fitness by December, while Hakimi defied initial projections of six to eight weeks by starting intensive rehabilitation just ten days after his injury.

Their commitment underscores the importance of their presence, not only for defensive stability but also for leadership on the pitch.

As the countdown to AFCON 2025 continues, both fans and analysts are watching closely. A fully fit Hakimi and Aguerd would offer Morocco the experience, confidence, and resilience necessary for a strong tournament run.

The Atlas Lions have been drawn in Group A, facing Mali, Comoros, and Zambia.