Moroccan Captain Criticized for Throwing Opponent's Towel in AFCON Final

Moroccan football captain Achraf Hakimi is under fire for throwing Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel to a ball boy during the 2025 AFCON final. The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, has caused outrage among football fans, with Hakimi's actions being labeled as disgraceful and shameful.

Despite attempts to interpret the incident as an innocent gesture, many see it as a disrespectful move towards Mendy. The controversy has overshadowed Hakimi's achievements as a Champions League winner and African Player of the Year.