Achraf Hakimi wins African Footballer of the year 2025

Hakimi Crowned Africa’s Best

PSG star Achraf Hakimi is named African Footballer of the Year, becoming the first defender in 52 years to win the award

Historic Achievement

Hakimi becomes the first Moroccan winner since Mustapha Hadji in 1998 and breaks a 52-year drought for defenders

Beating Salah & Osimhen

Hakimi finishes ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen in the CAF Awards voting held in Rabat Photo Credit : Twitter

Champions League Hero

His standout season included guiding PSG to their first Champions League title and completing a historic treble in 2025

Ballon d’Or Milestone

Hakimi ranked sixth in the 2025 Ballon d’Or, the highest position ever achieved by a Moroccan player

A Golden Year for Morocco

Moroccan stars also win Goalkeeper and Women’s Footballer of the Year as the nation celebrates a landmark night in African football

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