‘We Are Very Happy’ Hakimi Finally Embraces Morocco’s AFCON Win

Moroccan international player Achraf Hakimi expressed his happiness at the Atlas Lions' victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. During an appearance on the podcast 'The Bridge,' Hakimi stated, 'We are very happy. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time… even if the victory came this way… we won.' Morocco's triumph was confirmed after a CAF ruling awarded the title to Morocco following Senegal's forfeit.