Hakimi Expresses Regret Over Towel Controversy at AFCON 2025
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has opened up about the controversial towel incidents involving opposing goalkeepers in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final and final. Speaking to a Spanish broadcaster via a sports news outlet, he admitted the team’s efforts to remove towels from Nigeria’s Stanley Nwabali and Senegal’s Edouard Mendy were tense and regrettable. He said the image did not reflect the respect Morocco holds for its opponents. Despite the controversy, Morocco claimed the title after a penalty shoot-out win over Senegal. The losing side has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Hakimi said he hopes the final ruling will serve the best interests of African football.
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