Morocco national team coach Mohamed Ouahbi says captain Achraf Hakimi remains “very calm” despite confirmation that he faces a rape trial in France. Multiple outlets report Ouahbi’s remarks made after Morocco’s World Cup match. The comments come as Hakimi is accused in connection with an allegation involving a 24-year-old woman in the Paris region, reported to have occurred in 2023. Hakimi denies the allegations.
The reporting links the trial news to Morocco’s performance at the tournament. Morocco beats Scotland 1-0, following a 1-1 draw with Brazil in their opening match. After two games, Morocco has four points and is preparing for its next fixture. Sources state Morocco plays Haiti next Wednesday in Atlanta, with the team aiming to secure qualification for the next round.
Across coverage, the focus is on the coach’s reaction to the trial confirmation and the surrounding tournament context. The sources do not report any change in Hakimi’s stance, and they present the allegations as contested by him.
