Achraf Hakimi to Return for Morocco’s Final AFCON Group Stage Match

Rabat: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is set to return to action for his team's final AFCON group stage match against Zambia, having recovered from an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly two months. According to France24.com, the Atlas Lions will look to seal the top spot in Group A, while Zambia, Mali, and Comoros are all in the running for a place in the last 16. The competition in Group A remains intense as teams vie for advancement in the tournament. In Group F, reigning champions Ivory Coast were held to a draw by Cameroon in what was the headline fixture. Meanwhile, Mozambique celebrated a historic moment as they ended their 39-year wait for an AFCON win with a victory against Gabon. Algeria secured their spot in the knockout stages with a narrow win against Burkina Faso. Riyad Mahrez was pivotal in this match, converting a first-half penalty to bring his tournament-leading goal tally to three. In other sports news, the "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sab alenka took place in Dubai. The Australian emerged victorious with a two-sets win in what was described as a low-intensity affair.