Naif Akroud, defender of the Moroccan national team, is undergoing thorough medical examinations today, Monday, under the supervision of the medical staff, to ensure his health condition after experiencing pain during the opening match against the Comoros national team in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, which ended with the "Atlas Lions" winning 2-0.

These examinations are expected to determine the nature and severity of the injury, as well as the possibility of the player participating in the upcoming match against the Mali national team, which is part of the second round of the group stage.

The technical staff relies on the final medical report to make the appropriate decision regarding Akred's readiness, whether to allow him to participate or to grant him a rest period to avoid any complications that could affect his performance or the team's performance during the tournament.

This concern arises after the national team captain, Romain Saïss, suffered a muscle injury in the same match, which forced him to leave the field in the early minutes, with defender Jawad El Yamiq coming on as his replacement.

Moroccan fans are closely following the medical examination results of the national team's defenders, given the important role Akard plays in the backline, especially as the competition intensifies and the technical challenges in the continental tournament increase.