Nora Fatehi has finally addressed the dating rumours linking her to Moroccan football star Yassine Bounou, affectionately known as Bono. While reacting to the speculation with a blush, the actor-dancer clarified that the goalkeeper is a “really good friend” and praised both his personality and his achievements on the football field.During a recent appearance on The Kris Fade Show, Nora also dismissed rumours that she was dating another Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi, saying she had only met him recently through mutual friends.
Nora Fatehi shuts down Achraf Hakimi dating rumours
When asked about reports linking her to Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi, Nora said she was surprised by the speculation and clarified that they barely knew each other.“I actually never met him before. I just met him recently with a bunch of friends, like ‘Hi, hello’. We have never really connected like that,” she said.Despite dismissing the dating rumours, Nora praised Hakimi and expressed admiration for his contribution to Moroccan football.
Nora blushes while talking about Yassine Bounou
When the conversation shifted to Yassine Bounou, Nora couldn’t hide her smile as she spoke warmly about the goalkeeper.“Oh yeah. He is my friend. I think he is an amazing person. And I am sorry but one of the best goalkeepers in the world, which I am so proud of and I am consistently celebrating that. But yeah, he is a really good friend,” she said.When host Kris Fade joked that the two would make a good-looking couple, Nora laughed before responding, “Oh really?”She also revealed that she closely follows Morocco’s football matches and has been impressed by Bounou’s performances.“So I watch the whole Moroccan team play. But yeah, I mean, have you watched him play? Have you seen some of his saves? They’re unheard of in the goalkeeper world if you study football. So, massive support for him,” she added.
“He is very kind and humble”
Speaking about their friendship, Nora described Bounou as “very kind” and “humble.”She revealed that they share the same manager and had known each other from a distance for years before becoming friends only a few months ago.“He is also very kind. I mean, we share the same manager. So I have known him for a long time vaguely, distantly. We only connected a couple of months ago,” she said.Nora also praised the footballer’s grounded personality, saying fame has never been his priority.“He doesn’t care about social media and fame. He only cares about his stats and how he plays,” she said.
Dating rumours gained momentum after Casablanca sighting
Speculation surrounding Nora Fatehi and Yassine Bounou has been circulating for months, with reports gaining traction after the two were reportedly spotted together in Casablanca’s Ain Diab area.Nora’s frequent support for the Moroccan national football team and her public admiration for Bounou’s performances further fuelled rumours about their relationship. However, neither Nora nor Bounou has ever confirmed that they are romantically involved.Meanwhile, Moroccan media has also reported speculation about Bounou’s personal life, including claims of an on-and-off separation from his wife, Imane Khallad. The goalkeeper married Imane in 2016, and the couple welcomed their son, Isaac, in 2020. However, neither Bounou nor his family has publicly commented on those reports, choosing to keep their personal life private.
