Morocco footballer Achraf Hakimi ordered to stand trial in a rape case

In a post on X on Tuesday, February 24, the Paris Saint-Germain star denied the allegations.

“Today, a rape accusation is enough to justify a ‌trial, even though I deny it and everything proves it’s false,” Hakimi said.

“This is as unjust to the innocent as it is to the genuine victims. ⁠I calmly await this ⁠trial, which will allow the truth to come out publicly.”

Hakimi’s lawyer, Fanny Colin, confirmed that a trial has been ordered but said no date has been set.

“A trial has been ordered on the basis of an accusation that rests solely on the word of a woman who obstructed all investigations, refused all medical examinations and DNA tests, refused to allow her mobile phone to be examined, and refused to give the name of a key witness,” Colin said.

Colin added that two psychological assessments of the plaintiff “revealed a lack of clarity regarding the facts she claims to denounce, as well as the absence of any post-traumatic symptoms.”

She said she will appeal the judge’s decision, which followed recommendations from the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office that called for the player to stand trial.

Rachel-Flore Pardo, who represents the plaintiff, said her client welcomed the order committing the case to trial “with relief,” adding it “is fully consistent with the evidence in the file.”

Hakimi featured in last month's controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Morocco lost to Senegal. The Moroccan Federation faced US$315,000 in fines over incidents at the final. Hakimi was suspended for two matches, with one match suspended under a one-year probationary period.

The PSG right-back is expected to feature in the return leg of their Champions League knockout round playoff tie against Monaco on Wednesday.

Hakimi had a strong campaign last season as PSG won the treble, which contributed to him being named African Footballer of the Year.