Ex-BVB star Hakimi and Bayern professional Mazraoui are calling for donations

2023-09-09 16:39:26

Devastating earthquake “Pray for Morocco”: Ex-BVB star Hakimi and Bayern professional Mazraoui call for donations

Achraf Hakimi: “It’s time to help each other”

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The severe earthquake in Morocco with hundreds of deaths also shocked the country’s football players. Professionals like ex-Dortmunder Hakimi and Bayern professional Mazraoui are calling for support. The national team canceled a qualifying game for the Africa Cup.

The former Dortmund professional Achraf Hakimi called for solidarity after the devastating earthquake in his home country of Morocco and expressed his condolences to the victims. “We are experiencing a difficult moment for our compatriots. It is time to help each other to save as many lives as possible,” wrote the 24-year-old Moroccan international on Instagram on Saturday, who played for Borussia Dortmund from 2018 to 2020 . A qualifying game between the fourth-placed World Cup team against Liberia planned for the evening was canceled.

The earthquake killed hundreds of people in Morocco on Saturday night and caused severe damage. “My condolences go out to all those who have lost someone they love,” wrote ex-Dortmunder Hakimi. Other national players also spoke up on Instagram and called for support.

Noussair Mazraoui: Pray for Morocco

Bayern professional Noussair Mazraoui shared photos and a video of the quake on his Instagram story and wrote: “Pray for Morocco.” Former Schalke player Amine Harit sent “thoughts and prayers to the families and regions most affected by this tragedy.” The midfielder wrote on Instagram: “A difficult night and an even more difficult awakening. We are all very shocked. Let’s be united and strong.”

The country’s football association also expressed its deepest condolences to those affected. The game in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Liberia in Agadir planned for the evening was canceled. It should be made up for at a later date, it was said.

tis DPA