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Why did Achraf Hakimi choose Morocco over Spain?

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Achraf Hakimi is of Moroccan descent and was born and raised in Spain, but never truly felt at "home" despite playing for La Roja as a young player.

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Now he succeeds, and his success this morning serves as a warning to all Moroccan immigrants who are currently residing in Spain. 

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Achraf Hakimi of PSG, who chipped in the winning penalty after Yassine Bounou had twice saved from Spain's first three shooters and Pablo Sarabia had struck the post, was one of the shootout's heroes. 

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The African country triumphed against a group that included Belgium and Croatia, with the former being expelled from Qatar. 

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They later defeated Spain on penalties to get to the World Cup quarterfinals as the fourth African team ever. 

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Achraf Hakimi was born and raised in Spain and grew up in Real Madrid's academy.

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