Morocco was eliminated from the Africa Cup on Tuesday against all odds against South Africa (0-2). As with so many other moments in short tournaments, some celebrate and others cry. In this case, it was the Moroccan team that ended up in tears. Especially Achraf Hakimi, with the possibility of changing the fortunes of ‘Los Leones del Atlas’, with a penalty in the 84th minute that sent them into limbo. His shot hit the crossbar and went straight into the stand.
He took responsibility thinking he would fix it, but he missed and promptly sank. He saw the ball in the stand and was saddened by the green. He had to regain his position and try to find the equalizing goal, because at that moment the score was still 0-1 and until injury time the score reached 0-2. However, his head is completely lost. Hakimi, who as a full-back has experienced success at close range many times, has had to experience the most bitter part of football, the one that makes you feel like a whole country is counting on you and you have failed. For this reason, this Wednesday, in full hangover from the disappointment of the Africa Cup, more after the expectations generated in the last World Cup, the PSG full-back wants to send a message to all Moroccans, to whom he request forgiveness
Hakimi’s message to the networks addressed to Moroccans
”Today is a very difficult and sad day for our elimination. I want to apologize for the penalty, I took the responsibility to help the team, but unfortunately it didn’t work. I want to thank all the Moroccan people for their support, especially all the people who went to the Ivory Coast. We will rise and come back stronger for the future! ”
Some were happy with Hakimi’s decision
Social networks are the new newspaper library and people neither forgive nor forget. More than a year ago Spain surrendered to Morocco on penalties and Hakimi celebrated by doing the penguin dance. Yesterday, all Spaniards who felt offended by that act took their personal revenge. Something that completely contradicted the reaction of his colleagues, who immediately supported him and did not abandon him at any time.
Source: La Verdad
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