👏 Speaking ahead of his nation's 2022 World Cup clash against Spain, Achraf Hakimi revealed why he decided to represent Morocco instead of his country of birth. SLInt MORE:
Speaking ahead of his nation's 2022 FIFA World Cup clash against Spain on Tuesday evening, Achraf Hakimi revealed why he decided to represent Morocco instead of his country of birth. Despite being initially from the European nation, where he was born in Madrid in 1998, Hakimi has only ever represented Morocco at youth and senior level.
Having made a staggering 57 appearances at just 24 years old, the former Real Madrid fullback has become a key figure for the African giants, and is likely to start in their round of 16 tie against Spain on Tuesday. Hakimi, who is currently at Paris Saint-Germain, explained that although he was born in Spain, he always identified more with his African roots. "Nothing in particular, but it wasn't how I lived at home, with the Arab culture, being Moroccan."Hakimi started all three matches as Walid Regragui's impressive start to life as Morocco manager continued.
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