Mbappe was in the stands watching the game
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé was among the notable faces in the stands on Friday, December 26, 2025, as Morocco played Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations group-stage encounter in Rabat.
The French national team captain travelled to the Moroccan capital specifically to watch the second-round Group match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.
Mbappé, who arrived in Rabat on Thursday, December 25, 2025, attended the game at the invitation of his former Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi, with whom he shares a close personal relationship.
During the match, Mbappé was seen wearing Hakimi’s No.2 jersey, a gesture that did not go unnoticed by fans inside the stadium.
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Hakimi was named on the bench for Morocco, while Mbappé followed the action from the stands as the Atlas Lions faced the Eagles of Mali.
The encounter also featured a Real Madrid connection on the pitch, with Brahim Díaz starting for Morocco.
Díaz gave the hosts the lead just before half-time, converting a penalty on the stroke of half time.
Mali later responded in the 64th minute, when Lassine Sinayoko also scored from the spot to make it 1-1.
According to French outlet L’Equipe, Mbappé is enjoying his stay in Morocco with his family and may visit the Moroccan delegation during his time in Rabat.
The report adds that the striker is expected to remain in the country until Monday, December 29, 2025, when Real Madrid return to training.
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@caf_online Hakimi’s got special support in the stands tonight. Mbappé. ❤️🫂 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WePlayDifferent ♬ original sound – TotalEnergies AFCON 2025
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