Achraf Hakimi Confirms Availability for Morocco vs Zambia

Achraf Hakimi's inclusion in the Moroccan starting lineup has been confirmed, as the manager of the Morocco national football team, Walid Regragui, has confirmed that the right-back could return on the pitch in their next match in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

Morocco will be facing Zambia in their final match of the group stages, after facing a disheartening 1-1 draw against Mali. Fans were wondering is Achraf Hakimi playing Morocco vs Zambia, as it remains one of the important matches of the group stages, which they need to win or at least earn a draw to advance to the next round.

Well, the news is that Hakimi, one of the best right-backs in the world currently, is set to make his debut in the 2025 edition of the AFCON. Let's learn more details surrounding Achraf Hakimi's impending return to action.

Regragui Hopeful that Hakimi is Fit Enough to Make his AFCON 2025 Debut

The Morocco national football team manager is hopeful of his star right-back's return to action for the third group stage game against Zambia. After the match against Mali, Regragui spoke to the press and cleared all doubts regarding possibly one of the most burning questions, ‘Is Achraf Hakimi playing Morocco vs Zambia?’

Regragui further revealed that Achraf Hakimi was set to come on for the last 10 minutes of the game against Mali, but he decided against it at the last minute to avoid any risk of worsening his player's fitness, as he's just recovered from a terrible injury.

Currently, Achraf Hakimi injury update says that he is still not at full fitness after he suffered a dreadful ankle injury against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. He is expected to be available to play at his full potential in the next match, according to his manager. If that's not the case, the Moroccan will surely be hitting the ground from the knockout stages. For more updates regarding ‘Is Achraf Hakimi playing Morocco vs Zambia?’, keep following Sportsdunia.