Morocco 'behind' captain Achraf Hakimi amid rape case
The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape. Hakimi stated he is "waiting impatiently" to clear his name. Morocco goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi said the national team supports the captain.
What changed
Hakimi has publicly responded to the charges and received additional support from teammate Munir Mohamedi.
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Achraf Hakimi to face trial for 2023 rape accusation
confidence 100%The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed that Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi must stand trial for rape. Hakimi stated he is "waiting impatiently" to clear his name. Morocco goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi said the national team supports the captain.
What's confirmed:
- The Versailles Court of Appeal confirmed Achraf Hakimi must stand trial on rape charges.
- Hakimi is a defender for Paris Saint-Germain and captain of the Morocco national team.
- The accusations involve the rape of a woman in 2023.
Still unconfirmed:
- Morocco goalkeeper Munir Mohamedi stated that everyone supports Achraf Hakimi.
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Morocco Team Supports Captain Achraf Hakimi Following Rape Trial Order
confidence 90%A French appeals court has ordered Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges. Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi stated the team is "behind" the player, who he described as "very relaxed." Hakimi captained Morocco to a 1-0 victory over Scotland during the 2026 World Cup shortly after the court ruling.
What's confirmed:
- A French appeals court confirmed Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case.
- Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi said the team is "behind" Hakimi and the player is "very relaxed".
- Hakimi captained Morocco to a 1-0 win against Scotland in Foxborough during the 2026 World Cup.
- Hakimi is 27 years old and plays for PSG.
- Scotland fans booed Hakimi on the day he was ordered to stand trial.
Still unconfirmed:
- The rape charge dates back to February 2023.
- Hakimi faced preliminary charges in March 2023 following allegations from a 24-year-old woman.