Moroccan ​football player ​Ashraf Hakimi is set to face ​trial ‌for ⁠rape, French radio ‌station France Info reported ⁠on Tuesday.

The Nanterre prosecutor’s ​office had ‌opened an investigation in  2023 after ‌an allegation of ​rape was made against the defender, who ​plays for ​Paris Saint-Germain and the ​Moroccan national squad.

Hakimi’s lawyer did not immediately ⁠respond to a ⁠request ​for comment.

(FRANCE 24 with Reuters)