The African Cup of Nations is fast approaching. From December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, Morocco will host the 35th edition of the tournament, with 24 nations vying to succeed the Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire. But the Atlas Lions could start their CAN at home diminished, with the uncertainties surrounding Achraf Hakimi and Nayef Aguerd.
The Marseille defender, injured against Brest during the 12th day of Ligue 1, suffers from pubalgia. An injury which worries both OM and the selection. According to Foot MercatoRoberto De Zerbi contacted the Moroccan Federation to request that the player be spared during the international break, he who had been summoned by Walid Regragui to face Mozambique and Uganda.
Marseille collaborates with Morocco
The Italian technician wants to avoid any relapse, aware that this CAN at home represents a major objective for his 29-year-old defender. Far from hindering its international ambitions, the Marseille club is working closely with Moroccan medical staff in order to develop a personalized recovery program, specifies the media.
The objective is clear, to allow Aguerd to regain his full physical strength before the tournament kicks off. The player has been suffering from this discomfort for several weeks, but specific work is in place to get him back on his feet. If he seems on track to play in the CAN, the Moroccan should however miss the resumption of Ligue 1 with OM and the trip to Nice scheduled for November 21.
