فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Fez News – Sports and International Football
Paris – Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, right-back for Paris Saint-Germain, reassured his fans about his health following his recent injury, confirming his commitment to a quick return to the field to participate in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled in Morocco. This announcement comes in the context of intensive preparations for major challenges, including his nominations for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards and FIFA’s “The Best” awards for 2025.
Details of the Injury and Recovery Efforts
Hakimi suffered a severe sprain in his left ankle during the Champions League match that Paris Saint-Germain lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich on November 4, 2025, following a violent tackle by Colombian winger Luis Díaz, which resulted in his red card dismissal after a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review. Medical reports confirmed that the injury includes a tear in the medial ligament, keeping him off the field for up to 6 weeks, raising concerns about his participation in the African tournament.
However, Hakimi posted photos and a video on his Instagram account showing his training in the gym with a medical brace on his ankle, emphasizing his commitment to the recovery program to return at the right time. He commented: “I’m working hard to come back stronger, especially with the Africa Cup of Nations approaching in our country,” referring to the tournament to be held from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, in six Moroccan cities.
Nominations for CAF and FIFA Awards: Crowning an Exceptional Season
Hakimi, 27 years old and a graduate of Real Madrid’s youth academy, is among the top contenders for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) list of 10 players, including Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray). His nomination comes as a culmination of his exceptional performance with Paris Saint-Germain, where he contributed to winning the French League title, Champions League, French Cup, and French Super Cup, in addition to his contributions with the Moroccan national team.
Hakimi is also competing for FIFA’s “The Best” award for best men’s player in the world for 2025, among a list of 11 nominees including Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Mohamed Salah, and Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain). FIFA announced the list on November 6, 2025, with voting open until November 28, where national team coaches, captains, media, and fans participate.
Recovery Prospects and Hakimi’s Role in the Africa Cup of Nations
With the approaching start of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, the absence of Hakimi, captain of the Atlas Lions, poses a major challenge for the host national team, which is considered a strong contender for the title after reaching the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. However, the player confirms his commitment to returning at the right time, reinforcing the hopes of Moroccan fans in a tournament held for the first time on the continent since 1988. Hakimi is expected to contribute, with his distinctive offensive and defensive performance, to enhancing Morocco’s chances of achieving a historic accomplishment.
This activity highlights Hakimi’s commitment to combining sports recovery with national team obligations, amid anticipation for injury developments and results of the upcoming awards.
