Morocco have suffered a major setback ahead of the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with midfielder Azzedine Ounahi ruled out of the tournament due to a serious leg injury sustained in training.
The Moroccan Football Federation confirmed the news on Monday, revealing that medical examinations showed Ounahi had sustained a muscle injury in his leg.
“Medical tests confirmed that Azzedine Ounahi has suffered a muscle injury in his leg. He will therefore miss the rest of the competition,” the federation said in a statement.
The 25-year-old Girona star was seen arriving at Rabat’s Moulay Abdellah Stadium on crutches, sporting a substantial protective brace, just hours before Morocco’s Round of 16 clash with Tanzania on January 4, 2026.
Ounahi’s injury rules him out for the entire knockout phase, with doctors estimating a six-week recovery period.
This not only ends his AFCON campaign but may also delay his return to La Liga action with Girona.
