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FOXBORO - Morocco manager Mohamed Ouahbi focused on captain Achraf Hakimi's on-field performance after Friday's 1-0 win World Cup win over Scotland rather than the news that he will face trial over a rape charge in France that broke in the morning.
"Did you see the game? I suppose that you did. Hakimi was extraordinary. Hakim had a very strong game,” Ouahbi said as translated by FIFA's interpreting app. "We’re relaxed, and he’s especially relaxed and he played really really well."
A French prosecutor's office opened its investigation in 2023, and Hakimi appealed his referral to criminal court. Morocco goalscorer Ismael Saibari declined to address Hakimi's situation after the game.
Hakimi played all 90 minutes of Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil and the victory over Scotland.
"He did a good job. Why talk about management? He woke up in the morning, he ate like everybody, he was focused he played like everybody, he wanted to play strongly and he did," Ouahbi said as translated by FIFA's interpreting app. "We didn’t have to say anything. He’s very relaxed and hopefully he’s going to show during this World Cup he’s the best wing in the world. This is important for me, the players and the 44 million Moroccans that are following us."
Get ready: Ghana v England is the next 2026 World Cup match at Boston Stadium
Morocco closes the group stage against Haiti at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Atlanta.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Morocco coach addresses Achraf Hakimi rape trial after World Cup win
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"Did you see the game? I suppose that you did. Hakimi was extraordinary. Hakim had a very strong game,” Ouahbi said as translated by FIFA's interpreting app. "We’re relaxed, and he’s especially relaxed and he played really really well."
A French prosecutor's office opened its investigation in 2023, and Hakimi appealed his referral to criminal court. Morocco goalscorer Ismael Saibari declined to address Hakimi's situation after the game.
Hakimi played all 90 minutes of Morocco's 1-1 draw against Brazil and the victory over Scotland.
"He did a good job. Why talk about management? He woke up in the morning, he ate like everybody, he was focused he played like everybody, he wanted to play strongly and he did," Ouahbi said as translated by FIFA's interpreting app. "We didn’t have to say anything. He’s very relaxed and hopefully he’s going to show during this World Cup he’s the best wing in the world. This is important for me, the players and the 44 million Moroccans that are following us."
Get ready: Ghana v England is the next 2026 World Cup match at Boston Stadium
Morocco closes the group stage against Haiti at 6 p.m. Wednesday in Atlanta.
This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Morocco coach addresses Achraf Hakimi rape trial after World Cup win
Continue reading...
