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Afcon 2023: Morocco dealt Sofiane Boufal blow but Walid Regragui prepared to 'risk' injured Hakim Ziyech for crunch Bafana Bafana clash

Ziyech was injured during the Atlas Lions' final group game against Zambia, a match he lasted just 45 minutes. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-za/lists/morocco-star-hakim-ziyech-doubtful-for-afcon-round-of-16-tie-against-bafana-bafana-reports/blt1fc8844c3581e41e#csa8877c49dfb740f7" target="_blank">He has been a doubt for Tuesday's Round of 16 clash with Bafana Bafana </a>at Stade Laurent Pokou.But Regragui is ready to do anything to make sure the Galatasaray star features against South Africa.However, there have been discouraging news regarding forward Sofiane Boufal who was also injured against Zambia.

WHAT HAPPENED?

"We will do our best to ensure Hakim Ziyech is on the field, and if necessary, we'll take the risk. The decision will be made at the last minute," Regragui told the media. "Sofiane Boufal had a muscular injury and can't continue the tournament unfortunately."

WHAT REGRAGUI SAID

Noussair Mazraoui is yet to feature in any match due to injury and Regragui has some encouraging news regarding the Bayern Munich defender. "Noussair Mazraoui is ready for action," he said."The strategy we implemented to have him available in the round of 16 has worked. We're unsure if he will start tomorrow, but he is training normally with the team."

AND WHAT MORE?

If Ziyech and Mazraoui return, that would be some positive development given that Boufal is now out of the tournament. Also, the cancellation of Regragui's suspension by Caf leaves the Atlas Lions in a good position ahead of Tuesday's game.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

With the Bafana match edging closer, Morocco will now see which call they can make a final call on Ziyech and Noussair Mazraoui.Bafana on the other hand will try to see if Mudau and Mvala will make it on Tuesday.

WHAT NEXT?

Afcon 2023: Morocco dealt Sofiane Boufal blow but Walid Regragui prepared to 'risk' injured Hakim Ziyech for crunch Bafana Bafana clash | Goal.com Nigeria

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has given the latest update on attacker Hakim Ziyech&apos;s fitness status. 

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