Paris St-Germain and Morocco’s star right-back, Achraf Hakimi, has been sidelined for “several weeks” due to a severe left ankle sprain. The injury, sustained during PSG’s 2-1 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich on Tuesday, has raised significant concerns for Morocco’s national team coach, Walid Regragui, as the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) approaches. The tournament, set to begin on December 21 in Morocco, marks the first time the nation has hosted the event since 1988. Hakimi’s absence could be a major blow to the Atlas Lions’ aspirations. The 27-year-old was forced off the pitch in tears during first-half stoppage time following a reckless challenge from Bayern’s Luis Diaz, who was subsequently sent off after a VAR review. Hakimi, a key figure in Morocco’s historic run to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals and their flawless qualification for the 2026 World Cup, is also among the top contenders for the 2025 African Footballer of the Year Award. His recent inclusion in the Fifpro World XI further underscores his global stature. PSG confirmed the injury on their official website, with manager Luis Enrique lamenting the “bad luck” of the incident. Bayern’s Vincent Kompany echoed the sentiment, wishing Hakimi a swift recovery. The injury not only impacts PSG’s campaign but also casts a shadow over Morocco’s AFCON preparations, as they aim to capitalize on home advantage to secure continental glory.