Hakimi breaks Silence After Penalty Miss

Morocco’s star player Hakimi faced heartbreak on Wednesday as he missed a crucial penalty against South Africa, leading to his team’s elimination from the Afcon tournament. The penalty miss occurred in the 85th minute, with Morocco trailing 1-0 at the time. South Africa capitalized on the momentum, sealing the victory in stoppage time.

Morocco, previously considered favorites to win the title, had breezed through the group stages but met their match in a resilient Bafana Bafana side.

Hakimi, widely regarded as one of Morocco’s standout performers, expressed his remorse on social media for the penalty miss, thanking his country for their support and vowing to come back stronger.

In his Instagram post, Hakimi also commended teammate Amine Adli for his dedication to the national team. Looking ahead, Hakimi will rejoin Paris Saint Germain for their upcoming League 1 match against Strasbourg, while South Africa will face Cape Verde in the quarter-finals.

It’s a bitter disappointment for Hakimi and Morocco, but they’ll look to bounce back stronger in future competitions.