Ziyech’s Brother Drops a Toe-Tastic Take: Morocco on Edge Yet Again

What unfolded after the Morocco-Mali draw

Hakim Ziyech's brother launched a bold dig at the Moroccan team after their frustrating draw with Mali on Friday.

Morocco began its Africa Cup of Nations campaign on home soil with a 2-0 win over Comoros, then drew Mali 1-1.

The sibling posted on Instagram a photo of the veteran star wearing the Morocco shirt, captioning that his right toe still surpasses the rest of the squad.

Impact and context

Hakim Ziyech, now 32, was absent from Morocco's squad named by coach Walid Regragui for AFCON.

Morocco faced sharp criticism after failing to win against Mali, leading via a late penalty converted by Ibrahim Diaz at 45+5, only to concede another penalty in the 64th minute.

Ziyech had been one of the standout players for Morocco during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the team achieved a historic fourth place.

End note: someone should tell him your toe can't fix everything, but it might spark a healthy debate around squad balance and expectations.