Regragui: "You will see Hakimi at his peak starting from tomorrow's match against Cameroon" - Elbotola
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Regragui: "You will see Hakimi at his peak starting from tomorrow's match against Cameroon"

Regragui: "You will see Hakimi at his peak starting from tomorrow's match against Cameroon"

08 January 2026at13:58

Walid Regragui, the Moroccan national coach, discussed the national team's readiness and tactical options during the pre-match press conference ahead of the anticipated Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final clash against Cameroon. He emphasized the importance of physical and psychological aspects, and Achraf Hakimi's role in the team's system.

Walid Regragui stated: "We have Hakimi, the best African player, and our play will be focused on the right flank."

The Atlas Lions coach added: "The most important thing is for our players to be fully ready. Hakimi hadn't played for two months, and he played a full match against Tanzania."

The national coach continued: "Although he delivered a good performance, we haven't yet seen Hakimi at his peak, and that's what we will see tomorrow, God willing."

Walid Regragui concluded his statements by saying: "With time and the psychological factor, we will see a strong right flank with Hakimi, and sometimes we can shift to the left flank with Ezzalzouli, Salaheddine, and Mazraoui."

The Moroccan national team will face its Cameroonian counterpart tomorrow, starting at 8:00 PM, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat, as part of the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Why is Achraf Hakimi's performance against Cameroon so anticipated?

Coach Regragui anticipates Achraf Hakimi reaching peak form against Cameroon, highlighting his crucial right-flank role after a two-month absence and a full match against Tanzania.

How will Morocco's tactical approach utilize Achraf Hakimi in the upcoming AFCON quarter-final?

Coach Regragui confirmed Morocco's tactical focus will be on the right flank, utilizing Achraf Hakimi. They also plan to shift play to the left flank with Ezzalzouli, Salaheddine, and Mazraoui when strategically needed.