Regragui reassures: Hakimi is working hard to return in time.
Hakimi is Working Hard to be Ready for AFCON 2025
From Washington, national coach Walid Regragui assured on Friday that Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi “is working very hard” to be available for the first match of the Atlas Lions during the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, scheduled to take place in Morocco from December 21. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back is recovering from an ankle injury, showing encouraging signs of progress.
A Determined Player Ready to Come Back Stronger
Following the draw for the 2026 World Cup, Regragui stated that Hakimi “is doing well and is doing what he needs to do,” emphasizing that he has never stopped working since his injury. “He is a great worker, he wants to be there for the first match,” he added, reminding everyone that he is “the leader and captain” of the team.
Encouraging Images Released by PSG
Paris Saint-Germain shared images showing the Moroccan defender resuming training without apparent discomfort, a month after suffering a serious sprain against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. This development was described as “good news” by PSG coach Luis Enrique, who confirmed that the recovery process has genuinely begun.
Hakimi Will Rejoin PSG After AFCON 2025
Luis Enrique also specified that the captain of the Atlas Lions will return to the Parisian club after his participation in the continental competition. Recent images, published on Thursday, show Hakimi—who was recently awarded the African Ballon d’Or—running on the sidelines of the team training session, further indicating an imminent return.
