Achraf Hakimi: Morocco’s Hero & Dream Comeback

“We have a dream and Achraf is its bearer! He’s on a mission, it started when he was injured and we’re going to make sure it doesn’t end on Wednesday! » Walid Regragui set the scene. And cast his first role. Unsurprisingly, it is Achraf Hakimi who will play “Captain Flames” in the blockbuster which will be held this Wednesday evening (9 p.m.) on the lawn of the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

On the eve of this breathtaking semi-final of the African Cup of Nations against Nigeria which seems to freeze the country, here is the idol of the people back in the foreground. Not a surprise for the one who returned to competition during the last hours of 2025, but certainly a relief for the 38 million Moroccans for whom the Parisian defender acts as a guide to the summits.

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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