Morocco: Hamza Igamane returns to Lille but far from the World Cup...

Author: afrik-foot.comPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Morocco

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Morocco: Hamza Igamane returns to Lille but far from the World Cup...

Hamza Igamane, a Moroccan forward, returned to the LOSC Lille training center after suffering a serious knee injury during the CAN final. Despite performing well with 9 goals in 21 matches, his season ended prematurely. His return to the club is symbolic as he is still in rehabilitation and is not expected to return to competition before October, making his participation in the 2026 World Cup impossible.

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