Regragui Confirms Aguerd Fit, Saiss Out for Mali Clash; Hakimi Recovery Continues

• Morocco coach Walid Regragui confirmed defender Nayef Aguerd is fit and available for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash against Mali, dismissing injury reports.
• Captain Romain Saiss is officially ruled out of the Mali game due to a muscle injury sustained in the tournament opener against Comoros.
• Achraf Hakimi, African Player of the Year, is recovering from an ankle problem and might feature briefly, with Regragui making the "best decision" for him.
• Regragui praised 19-year-old defender Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal as a "great talent" and indicated he would be used at the right time.
• Morocco aims to secure qualification with a victory over Mali at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, having won their opening match 2-0 against Comoros.

Why It Matters: Aguerd fit, Saiss out for Morocco's Mali clash; Hakimi recovering as qualification looms.