
Morocco: Thousands gather as Atlas Lions' star player Ashraf Hakimi honoured in his hometown
Morocco national football team player Ashraf Hakimi was honoured for his star performance for the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup in his hometown of Ksar el-Kebir on Tuesday.
"We thank the Lions of Atlas for the great success in the World Cup and reaching the semi-finals," said a local as thousands of fans cheered in the stands of Hakimi's namesake stadium to honour the PSG right-back.
"Our city is honoured by the generous visit of Achraf Hakimi, he is very humble and has not forgotten his hometown," another local added.
Hakimi, who played a decisive role in Morocco reaching the semi-finals, was honoured with a locally-made coat by the city of Ksar el-Kebir.

Morocco national football team player Ashraf Hakimi was honoured for his star performance for the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup in his hometown of Ksar el-Kebir on Tuesday.
"We thank the Lions of Atlas for the great success in the World Cup and reaching the semi-finals," said a local as thousands of fans cheered in the stands of Hakimi's namesake stadium to honour the PSG right-back.
"Our city is honoured by the generous visit of Achraf Hakimi, he is very humble and has not forgotten his hometown," another local added.
Hakimi, who played a decisive role in Morocco reaching the semi-finals, was honoured with a locally-made coat by the city of Ksar el-Kebir.