Tuesday, June 16, 2026

The Sun Nigeria

PSG star Hakimi faces rape trial, maintains innocence

Achraf Hakimi

Achraf Hakimi

By Seyi Babalola

Moroccan football star, Achraf Hakimi is slated to stand trial on rape charges.

The Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco national team defender denied the allegations in a social media statement on Tuesday.

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

“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.”

The Nanterre prosecutor’s office opened an investigation in 2023 following a rape allegation made against the player.

The prosecutor did not immediately respond to a request for comment.