Hakimi Returns for Morocco's AFCON Opener After Injury Scare
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Morocco's star defender and captain, Achraf Hakimi, is fit to play in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). He has recovered from an ankle injury.
Both Hakimi and national team coach Walid Regragui confirmed the news on Saturday. The announcement came just before Morocco's first match of the tournament.
His return is a major boost for one of the competition's favored teams. Hakimi is widely considered one of the best full-backs in world football.