'Time to help each other': Football star Hakimi donates blood

Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi posted a picture of himself giving blood as hospitals said they were running out of blood bag reserves and urged people to donate. 

"This time, the priority is to give blood to people in critical situations. Donating blood is everyone's responsibility to save as many lives as possible. Your help is needed," Hakimi captioned his post on X, formally known as Twitter.

Earlier, he said it was "time to help each other" in this "difficult moment". 

Hakimi, who plays for French side Paris Saint Germain, was set to feature with the Moroccan national team in an African Cup of Nations qualifying match against Liberia later tonight.

It was unclear if the match, scheduled to be played at Adrar Stadium in Agadir city, will go ahead as planned.