Hakimi: ‘Morocco Deserved AFCON Title’ After Senegal’s Walk‑Off

Author: Abderrahim KabbourPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Morocco

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Hakimi: ‘Morocco Deserved AFCON Title’ After Senegal’s Walk‑Off

Achraf Hakimi expressed his dissatisfaction with Senegal's walk-off during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, which led to CAF awarding the title to Morocco. He acknowledged the match was tense and criticized his team's behavior regarding the towel incident. Despite this, Hakimi stated that Morocco showed respect throughout the tournament and deserved the trophy due to their performances.

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