Hamza Igamane announces he has undergone knee surgery.

Moroccan international Hamza Igamane, a player for Lille OSC, announced on Wednesday that he has undergone a knee surgery, via a story posted on his official Instagram account.

Injury During AFCON Final

The player clarified that the surgery was necessitated by a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, which he sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations final match between Morocco and Senegal.

Prolonged Absence Expected

This serious injury is expected to require Hamza Igamane to undergo a several-month recovery and rehabilitation period, keeping him off the pitch as he waits for further progress in his recovery and confirmation of his return to competitive play.