Clearly, the African Cup of Nations promises to be complicated for Morocco. Host country of this 2025 edition, the country is facing several worrying physical problems. After Achraf Hakimi, who has already returned to his country to complete his rehabilitation after his serious left ankle injury against Bayern Munich, it is Hamza Igamane’s turn to be uncertain.
The prolific Lille striker did not finish the match against Olympique de Marseille last Friday in Ligue 1. Hit in the right adductor, he is out of the Europa League match this Thursday against Young Boys of Bern. And it could also be for the African Cup of Nations, which begins on December 21.
“It’s at the adductor level”
“I am not a medical specialist,” declared Bruno Genesio, the Lille coach, at a press conference. I can only tell you that it’s at the adductor level. Concerning its duration of unavailability, I cannot tell you more. There is a decision that will also be taken for the CAN, by the coach (Walid Regragui) and by the medical teams in complete harmony with the other staff and the player. This type of injury is so random that it’s difficult to give a time frame. »
Further examinations must still be carried out before a decision is made. “It will really be up to our doctor and the national team doctor to decide in full consultation,” assured the coach. I know there were exchanges. There will be further examinations to really decide what will happen for Hamza. We’ll know more very quickly, I think. »
Selected for the first time with Morocco last March, Hamza Igamane found a place in the squad during the World Cup qualifiers at the start of this 2025-2026 season. In seven games, he scored two goals and provided an assist.
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