It is no secret that Achraf Hakimi and Kylian Mbappé share a strong friendship dating back to their time together at PSG, before the World Cup winner with France moved on to Real Madrid. After the French star’s visit, the Moroccan full-back revealed what his former teammate told him.

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Achraf Hakimi was selected to speak to the media ahead of the match against Zambia, which you can follow live on beIN SPORTS, and the PSG defender explained what happened during his conversation with Mbappé.

“It’s always a pleasure to welcome a friend to my country. Kylian loves Morocco, he comes often and really enjoys the country, its culture, and its cuisine. I’m very happy he came to watch the match,” Hakimi said.

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Hakimi, who has not featured in AFCON 2025 due to an injury carried over from the Champions League, shared Mbappé’s view on the level of the Atlas Lions.

“He liked our team and told me that we have improved a lot and, above all, that we have what it takes to win the Africa Cup of Nations.”

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