Comoros Player Hakim Abdallah Challenges Morocco: "They Are Humans Like Us, We Are Not Afraid"

The Moroccan national team will kick off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign tomorrow, Sunday evening, facing the Comoros national team at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The "Atlas Lions" are aiming for a strong start in the continental tournament, which they are hosting on home soil and in front of their fans.

Conversely, the Comoros national team approaches the encounter with a high competitive spirit. Their left-back, Hakim Abdallah, stated in an interview with the French website "Foot Mercato" that his team feels no apprehension ahead of facing the Moroccan national team.

Abdallah stated: "We are not afraid at all, that's all there is to it. The team is in excellent physical condition. It's true it will be the opening match, but the pressure will be on them, not on us. We will play our way, and we will see the result in the end."

The Guingamp defender further added, acknowledging the quality of the Moroccan national team and its stars: "The Moroccan national team has very distinguished players, there's Brahim Diaz and Achraf Hakimi. They are a great footballing nation, but they are humans like us. No one scares us, and as I said, we will play our way, and we will see what happens in the end."

Abdallah continued, discussing the nature of the confrontation and the accompanying pressure: "The Moroccan national team wants a strong start on their home ground, and they want to win the Africa Cup of Nations title. We will be playing the opening match, so it's natural for us to be under pressure, but it will be positive pressure for us."

The Comoros player concluded by emphasizing that the match result remains open to all possibilities, stating: "I believe we are ready to play against Morocco, and the best team will win. In football, anything can happen, especially in Africa."