Ighaman Undergoes Knee Surgery After Cruciate Ligament Tear
28 January 2026at11:13
Moroccan international Hamza Ighaman, who plays for French club Lille, announced on Wednesday that he has undergone knee surgery.
Ighaman's surgery was necessitated by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee. He sustained the injury during the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
The injury is expected to sideline Ighaman for several months, prompting Lille to begin searching for a replacement striker for the Moroccan international.
Q&A
Why did Hamza Ighaman undergo knee surgery?
Hamza Ighaman underwent surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear in his right knee. He sustained this significant injury during the Africa Cup of Nations final while representing Morocco.
How will Hamza Ighaman's injury affect Lille's season?
Ighaman's ACL tear is expected to sideline him for several months, prompting his club, Lille, to actively search for a replacement striker. This could significantly alter their squad plans.
