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Published on 2026-01-02 07:47:22
With captain Achraf Hakimi hardly featuring during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage as he recovers from injury, Ayoub El Kaabi has emerged as the hero of the tournament so far for the host country.
While Hakimi, the African footballer of the year, has made just one substitute appearance up to now, El Kaabi came off the bench to seal Morocco’s 2-0 win over Comoros in the opening game with a stunning overhead kick.
That moment of magic earned the 32-year-old a place in the…
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