Girona have provided clarity on Azzedine Ounahi’s condition after weeks of uncertainty, revealing the precise injury the midfielder sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations following a series of detailed medical examinations.
The Moroccan international has been sidelined since the training session preceding Morocco’s narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania at AFCON 2025, sparking concern over the nature and severity of his absence.
In an official medical update, the Catalan club confirmed that Ounahi is suffering from an injury to the sole of his left foot.
The diagnosis was reached after comprehensive tests carried out earlier this week, with Girona stressing that the player’s recovery timeline will depend entirely on how his condition progresses in the coming days and weeks. As things stand, no date has been set for his return to training or competitive action.
The update ends a prolonged period of speculation surrounding Ounahi, whose absence has been keenly felt both at club level and among Morocco supporters.
The 24-year-old had been expected to play a key role for Girona during the second half of the season, but his involvement at the continental tournament has instead added to the club’s growing injury concerns.
Girona’s statement also underlined a cautious approach, with medical staff unwilling to rush the midfielder back given the delicate nature of foot injuries and the physical demands of top-level competition.
Ounahi will continue rehabilitation under close supervision, with regular assessments planned to monitor his response to treatment.
Ounahi’s situation mirrors a broader trend following AFCON 2025, with several Moroccan internationals returning to their clubs carrying injuries. Players such as Sofyan Amrabat, Romain Saïss and Hamza Igamane have also faced fitness issues after the tournament, highlighting the physical toll of the competition.
