The two Moroccan stars, Ashraf Hakimi, a player for Paris Saint-Germain, and Ibrahim Diaz, a star for Real Madrid, joined the list of mourners following the death of Moroccan football legend Ahmed Faris, who passed away on Wednesday evening at the age of 79 after a long battle with illness.

Diaz shared with his followers on his official Instagram account a photo of the late legend, accompanied by a touching comment that read: "Indeed, we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we shall return," expressing his sadness and sorrow over the loss of a symbol of Moroccan football.

As for Ashraf Hakimi, he posted a picture of the legend Faris on his accounts, accompanied by a broken heart emoji, a silent and poignant reference to the late legend's place in the hearts of Moroccans and athletes.

Ahmed Faris is considered one of the most prominent legends of Moroccan football, having led the national team to win the African Cup of Nations in 1976, and he was the first Moroccan to win the African Player of the Year award in 1975. His name is historically linked to the club Chabab Mohammedia, which he represented for many years.

The news of his death has caused an overwhelming wave of sorrow in the Moroccan and Arab sports community, as many stars, clubs, and institutions expressed their condolences and sympathy to the family of the deceased.