Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has spoken out following the controversy surrounding AFCON 2025, confirming that the Atlas Lions are seeking justice at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
In an interview with Movistar+, relayed by Foot Mercato, the Paris Saint-Germain defender acknowledged the tense atmosphere during the match while expressing regret over certain incidents. “It’s been a difficult period, marked by tensions on the pitch. I’m not proud of the image we showed with those towels,” Hakimi admitted.
Despite the circumstances, the Moroccan captain emphasized the team’s strong sporting performance and respect for the competition: “We respect our opponents and the competition. We are currently assessing the situation and hope that a decision will be made in the best interest of football and Africa.”
Morocco seeking justice
Hakimi made it clear that Morocco believes it deserves a favorable outcome: “I hope we can win, because we deserve it and because you cannot leave a pitch like that.”
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has now taken the matter to CAS, hoping for a ruling that could potentially reshape the outcome of the tournament.
