Hakimi on Morocco's AFCON Title: "We are very happy, even if we won this way"
T.E (Elbotola)
02 April 2026at18:44
Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, a Paris Saint-Germain player, expressed his happiness with the Atlas Lions' triumph in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Speaking as a guest on "THE BRIDGE" program, Hakimi stated, "We are very happy, and I have been waiting for this moment for a long time, even if we won this way."
This coronation comes after the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) Appeals Committee issued its decision to withdraw the title from the Senegalese national team and award it to Morocco. This followed the Teranga Lions being deemed to have forfeited the final match with a 3-0 scoreline after their withdrawal.
Q&A
What did Achraf Hakimi say about Morocco's AFCON 2025 title win?
Achraf Hakimi expressed his profound happiness regarding Morocco's triumph in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. He stated he had long awaited this moment, even acknowledging the unusual manner in which the Atlas Lions secured their victory.
How did Morocco win the AFCON 2025 title?
Morocco won the AFCON 2025 title after the Confederation of African Football's Appeals Committee intervened. The committee withdrew the title from the Senegalese national team, awarding it to Morocco following a forfeiture decision against Senegal.
What was the reason for Senegal's forfeiture in the AFCON final?
Senegal's forfeiture in the AFCON final resulted from their withdrawal from the match. The Confederation of African Football's Appeals Committee subsequently deemed the Teranga Lions to have forfeited with a specific scoreline, leading to Morocco's championship.
