AFCON 2025 Squad News - Morocco includes injured Achraf Hakimi in final squad
Morocco has announced its 25-man squad for the upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations, which will be played at home. Captain Achraf Hakimi is included despite recovering from an ankle injury, with coach Walid Regragui optimistic about his quick return for the knockout stages. Key players like Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal are not included due to fitness issues. Notably, versatile talent Ismael Saibari and young forward Chemsdine Talbi make the list, reflecting a strategic blend of experience and youth.
- Morocco's 25-man AFCON squad includes injured captain Achraf Hakimi.
- Notable omissions are Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal due to fitness.
- Young talents Ismael Saibari and Chemsdine Talbi included for a fresh dynamic.
Key player Achraf Hakimi has been selected despite an ongoing ankle injury (Getty Images).
Morocco have named their final 25-man squad for the upcoming CAF Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.
Hakimi Selected
Morocco’s captain, Achraf Hakimi has been selected despite currently recovering from a serious ankle injury. The injury was sustained during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League match on 4 November 2025 vs Bayern Munich.
Medical reports indicated a severe sprain, but he could return in time to feature in the AFCON knockout rounds. Head coach Walid Regragui has publicly stated confidence that Hakimi is making good progress and that his leadership is invaluable for team morale.
Ziyech Left Out
Hakim Ziyech and Sofiane Boufal are two of the major omissions. Ziyech, long considered a pillar of Morocco’s attacking creativity, has struggled with injuries and irregular club minutes. Boufal, meanwhile, has not fully regained his sharpness or form since returning from injury.
Versatile winger Ismael Saibari of PSV and 20-year-old Sunderland forward Chemsdine Talbi are both included.
Morocco Final Squad
| POSITION | NAME | CLUB (COUNTRY) |
| GK | Yassine Bounou | Al Hilal (KSA) |
| GK | Munir El Kajoui | Renaissance Berkane |
| GK | El Mehdi Al Harrar | Raja Casablanca |
| DEF | Achraf Hakimi (C) | Paris Saint-Germain (FRA) |
| DEF | Mohamed Chibi | Pyramids (EGY) |
| DEF | Jawad El Yamiq | Al-Najma (KSA) |
| DEF | Romain Saiss | Al Sadd (QAT) |
| DEF | Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal | Rennes (FRA) |
| DEF | Nayef Aguerd | Olympique de Marseille (FRA) |
| DEF | Adam Masina | Torino (ITA) |
| DEF | Noussair Mazraoui | Manchester United (ENG) |
| DEF | Anass Salah-Eddine | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| MF | Oussama Targhalline | Feyenoord (NED) |
| MF | Sofyan Amrabat | Real Betis (ESP) |
| MF | Ismael Saibari | PSV Eindhoven (NED) |
| MF | Neil El Aynaoui | AS Roma (ITA) |
| MF | Bilal El Khannouss | VfB Stuttgart (GER) |
| MF | Azzedine Ounahi | Girona (ESP) |
| FW | Brahim Díaz | Real Madrid (ESP) |
| FW | Ilias Akhomach | Villarreal (ESP) |
| FW | Chemsdine Talbi | Sunderland (ENG) |
| FW | Youssef En-Nesyri | Fenerbahçe (TUR) |
| FW | Ayoub El Kaabi | Olympiacos (GRE) |
| FW | Soufiane Rahimi | Al Ain (UAE) |
| FW | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | Real Betis (ESP) |
| FW | Eliesse Ben Seghir | Bayer Leverkusen (GER) |
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