Morocco's captain Achraf Hakimi has made an appeal to fans to stop whistling the team during Africa Cup of Nations matches, emphasizing the importance of supporter support for their success. Hakimi, who is set to make his tournament debut after recovering from an ankle injury, urged fans to act as the '12th man' and support the team positively. Morocco, ranked No. 11 in Africa, is considered a favorite after reaching the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup. The team has faced some hostility from home fans, especially after a draw with Mali, but Hakimi highlighted their need for backing, citing his club experience with PSG where fans also whistled before their Champions League victory. Morocco leads Group A with four points and will face Zambia in their final group game, with Hakimi expected to start. The match is crucial for Morocco to secure their place in the knockout stage. Meanwhile, Zambia's squad, including standout winger Lameck Banda, aims to upset the hosts, but Banda is starting on the bench. The tournament is being held in Rabat, with Morocco hosting AFCON for only the second time, and the atmosphere is expected to be electric, especially if Morocco progresses further. The tournament format involves a group stage followed by knockout rounds, with Morocco’s performance and fan support being pivotal in their quest for a second AFCON title, their first since 1976.