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Rabat – Morocco’s Brahim Diaz continues to make international headlines, etching his name in Africa Cup of Nations history.
Diaz has delivered a record-breaking performance for the Moroccan squad so far, scoring in five consecutive AFCON matches, an unprecedented feat in the history of the competition.
Many outlets are highlighting Diaz’s journey in the tournament, including The Athletic, which stated that Diaz’s goals in five separate games “is an incredible feat matched by only three other players in AFCON history.”
The platform further commented that the Atlas Lion has shown spectacular performances in true superstar form, influence, and composition, stressing how, with the right attention, trust, and responsibility, players can mold into stars, forming an engine for success.
The Athletic notes, however, that Diaz is not being equally recognized at his club team. Recent reports by Spanish media have emphasized that Diaz is not given a sufficient amount of playing time with Real Madrid.
Cadena Ser recently said his lack of minutes at Madrid is alarming, as Ancelotti used him for about 800 minutes in 2023, while Xabi Alonso has given him only 484.
“He is flourishing in the spotlight for Morocco, having been a forgotten man for Real Madrid this season,” the Athletic said.
For the news outlet, Diaz is helping Moroccan fans “believe.”
The Athletic also cited Hakimi, a favorite for millions of fans.
“No athlete is adored by the Moroccan public as much as Achraf Hakimi,” The Athletic wrote, recalling his spectacular journey and achievements, including being named CAF’s 2025 Player of the Year.
“The full back lifted a fourth consecutive league title with French side Paris Saint-Germain last season and helped them to win the Champions League for the first time,” the news outlet added.
