Morocco defender, Achraf Hakimi has come out to speak out for the first time after missing a crucial penalty against South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations. He recently had his say via his social media page, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, his nation’s elimination from the AFCON tournament has been very difficult for him, and he is really sorry for letting the country down with his penalty miss.
Hakimi added that he decided to take the responsibility of helping the team, but unfortunately, he failed.
His words, “Today is a very difficult and sad day for our elimination. Apologies for the penalty, I took the responsibility of helping the team, but unfortunately, it didn’t work.
I want to thank all the Moroccan people for their support, especially all the people who came to Ivory Coast. We will rise and come back stronger from now on! God willing.
What about you my brother, @amine_ad10. (Amine Adli) After all you’ve been through, you came and gave it all for your country, we are so proud of you! I love you so much brother Morocco is always! (stronger) And good luck to the South African national team for the rest of the competition.”
WOW.
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