Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé made a notable appearance at the moulay Abdellah Stadium today, offering support to his friend and former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi, during Morocco’s critical Africa Cup of Nations match against Mali. [[2]] The surprising visit by one of the world’s most recognizable athletes highlights the strong camaraderie amongst players across rival clubs and national teams as the tournament progresses. Morocco entered the match seeking to bolster their position following an opening victory, while Mali aimed to secure their first win of the competition.
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé was spotted at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium today, showing support for his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi, during Morocco’s crucial Africa Cup of Nations match against Mali.
The presence of one of the world’s biggest stars underscores the significance of the tournament and the strong bonds between players even as they compete for their national teams. Morocco entered the match looking to build on their opening win and solidify their position at the top of their group.
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Mbappé was seen wearing Hakimi’s number 2 Morocco jersey, a clear display of solidarity with his friend and colleague.
مبابي يدعم المغرب من الملعب
Mbappé est là pour soutenir son pote pic.twitter.com/fF0LXu2cOU
Morocco vs. Mali Lineups
Morocco’s starting eleven against Mali was announced as follows: Yassine Bounou – El Yamiq – Mazraoui – Amrabat – Akred – Ounahi – Leyeouni – Salah Eddine – Brahim Diaz – El Kaabi – Cيباري.
تشكيل المغرب ضد مالي
Mali’s lineup included Alio Diang, the Al Ahly midfielder, and was confirmed as:
تشكيل مالي ضد المغرب
Morocco vs. Mali in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
“The Atlas Lions” began their tournament campaign with a convincing 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday, taking an early lead in the group with three points. They are aiming for their second Africa Cup of Nations title, following their triumph in 1976 in Ethiopia.
Mali, seeking their first-ever title, is currently tied with Zambia for second place in the group with one point each, after a 1-1 draw in their opening match on Monday.
Morocco Coach: Mali Match Won’t Be Easy
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui emphasized the difficulty of the upcoming match against Mali, citing their strong technical and organizational capabilities. Regragui noted Mali’s attacking intent and technical skill, expressing his respect for the opponent. He also highlighted his positive relationship with several players on the Malian squad.
Regragui also praised Mali’s discipline and organization, consistently fielding players of high quality. He affirmed that securing a win against Mali is crucial for officially qualifying for the knockout stage, adding that the players understand the importance of the match and are focused on closing it out early.
Regragui confirmed that defender Nayef Aguerd is available for the match against Mali, while Roman Saiss is dealing with a muscle injury and Achraf Hakimi continues his rehabilitation program.
