Morocco Captain Achraf Hakimi Set for Court Trial

Morocco captain and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi is set to face trial in France over a rape allegation dating back to 2023.

French prosecutors confirmed that legal proceedings against the 27-year-old footballer will move forward after an investigating judge ordered a trial earlier this year.

The case stems from allegations made by a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted at Hakimi’s residence in Paris.

Authorities launched an investigation shortly after the complaint was filed in March 2023. Since then, the matter has remained under judicial review, with Hakimi consistently maintaining his innocence.

Reports from France indicate that the footballer recently sought to have the case dismissed, but the appeal was unsuccessful, clearing the way for a full trial.

Despite the legal developments, Hakimi has continued his football career and remains an important figure for both club and country.

The defender is expected to captain Morocco during their ongoing World Cup campaign while awaiting further court proceedings.

Reacting to the latest decision, Hakimi reiterated that he has done nothing wrong and expressed confidence that the trial would provide him with an opportunity to present his side of the story.

He said he had remained patient throughout the process and trusted the justice system to establish the facts.

Meanwhile, the lawyer representing the woman who filed the complaint welcomed the decision to proceed to trial.

According to her, the ruling gives her client an opportunity to have her claims examined in court after several years of investigations and legal arguments.

No date has been announced for the start of the trial. However, the case is expected to attract significant attention due to Hakimi’s status as one of Africa’s most prominent football stars.

As the legal process continues, both parties are expected to present their evidence before the court, which will ultimately determine the outcome of the case.