Hakimi: "We were disappointed after our draw against Mali, and against Zambia, we showed the quality of the team we should be"

Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan national team player, expressed his immense joy at returning to the pitch following the Atlas Lions' 3-0 victory over Zambia, which secured their qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 as Group A leaders.

In media statements, Hakimi said: "I am very happy to be back on the pitch. It's been a long time, and I've missed playing a lot. I'm also pleased with the team's performance because this match reflected the spirit we were looking for."

He continued: "The match was also fantastic for the fans, and the atmosphere was special, which is exactly what we need. We will give our all for the national jersey and to make our supporters proud of the work we do."

He added: "We were disappointed after the draw against Mali, but today we showed the quality of the team we are and the quality of the team we should be in the future. We are happy with the performance, and we must continue to work in the same way."