French internationals Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé are expected to arrive in Rabat, Morocco, on Friday to attend matches at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The Les Bleus stars are in Morocco to offer moral support to Atlas Lions defender Achraf Hakimi, with whom they share close ties from their time in European football.
Both players, who have African roots, are scheduled to watch Friday’s Group-stage encounter between Morocco and Mali from the stands.
Their presence is expected to add extra spotlight to the fixture, as Morocco continue their campaign on home soil amid strong expectations from fans and pundits alike.
The 2025 AFCON has already attracted significant global attention, with several high-profile football figures visiting host cities to follow the tournament and show support for participating teams.
