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Hakimi: 'We Gave Our All But Missed Title, Will Work to Make Fans Happy'

Hakimi: 'We Gave Our All But Missed Title, Will Work to Make Fans Happy'

19 January 2026at18:37

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi affirmed that the national team spared no effort on the field during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, expressing his disappointment after losing the title.

Speaking in a television statement on the sidelines of the national team's reception at the Guest Palace by Prince Moulay Rachid, Hakimi said: "We thank His Majesty King Mohammed VI for receiving us at the Royal Palace. We are upset about what happened yesterday, but proud to represent Moroccans."

He added: "None of us spared any effort on the field, but unfortunately, we couldn't achieve the title, which was our goal from the beginning. We will continue to work to make the Moroccan fans happy in the upcoming World Cup."

It is worth noting that the Moroccan national team missed the opportunity to win the Africa Cup of Nations title, following their defeat to Senegal by a goal to nil in the final.

What did Achraf Hakimi say about Morocco's performance in the AFCON final?

Achraf Hakimi stated the Moroccan national team "spared no effort" on the field despite their 1-0 defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, expressing both disappointment and pride.

How does Morocco's AFCON final loss impact their future goals?

Following their defeat to Senegal, Achraf Hakimi affirmed the Moroccan national team will continue to work diligently to "make the Moroccan fans happy in the upcoming World Cup," indicating a shift in focus.