{"id":65719,"date":"2025-12-26T20:49:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T20:49:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/behind-the-scenes-of-kylian-mbappes-presence-in-morocco"},"modified":"2025-12-26T21:28:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T21:28:05","slug":"behind-the-scenes-of-kylian-mbappes-presence-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/behind-the-scenes-of-kylian-mbappes-presence-in-morocco","title":{"rendered":"behind the scenes of Kylian Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s presence in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span><b>While we await confirmation of Achraf Hakimi\u2019s availability for tonight\u2019s match between Morocco and Mali, Kylian Mbappe\u0301\u2019s presence at the game is guaranteed. The local press has revealed the details surrounding the French star\u2019s attendance.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Kylian Mbappe\u0301 could well surpass Zidane in terms of popularity in Morocco. His mere presence at the Moulay Hassan Stadium on Wednesday to witness his son Luca\u2019s AFCON debut with Algeria (a 3-0 victory against Sudan) sparked a media frenzy. But his younger brother seems poised to take the lead in the popularity barometer tonight, given the reactions he has generated in Morocco.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mbappe\u0301 to boost Morocco\u2019s fan support<\/b><\/p>\n<p>As reported by the local press in recent hours, the Real Madrid striker will attend the match between Morocco and Mali (9:00 PM), the second match of the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Unsurprisingly, he will be supporting the Atlas Lions and his close friend Achraf Hakimi, whose chances of playing in this match are still uncertain.<\/p>\n<p><b>Family and friends expected to attend<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It was rumored that the 2018 World Cup winner would be accompanied by Ousmane Dembe\u0301le\u0301, but the Ballon d\u2019Or winner was ultimately unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts (he is currently in Dubai, where he will attend the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony on Sunday).<\/p>\n<p>According to the latest information from Morocco, Kylian Mbappe\u0301 is expected to attend the match alongside his parents and his younger brother Ethan, who is also very close to Achraf Hakimi. He is expected to extend his stay in Morocco until Monday, December 29, the date of Real Madrid\u2019s return to training. There\u2019s even a chance he might attend other Africa Cup of Nations matches before then. A real boost for Morocco.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. While we await confirmation of Achraf Hakimi\u2019s availability for tonight\u2019s match between Morocco and Mali, Kylian Mbappe\u0301\u2019s presence at the game is guaranteed. The local press has revealed the details surrounding the French star\u2019s attendance. Kylian Mbappe\u0301 could well surpass Zidane in terms of popularity in Morocco. 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