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Afcon 2021: Hakim Ziyech not recalled to Morocco squad for tournament in Cameroon

Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech has not been recalled to Morocco's squad for the Africa Cup of Nations next month.

The 28-year-old missed all six of his country's 2022 World Cup qualifiers this year and has not played for the Atlas Lions since a friendly against Burkina Faso in July.

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi and Wolves centre-back Romain Saiss are included by coach Vahid Halilhodozic.

The other England-based players picked by the Bosnian are Watford pair Adam Masina and Imran Louza and Queens Park Rangers midfielder Ilias Chair.

Morocco are in Group C alongside Ghana, Comoros and Gabon for the tournament in Cameroon, which begins on 9 January and lasts until 6 February.