Source:REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
[Saba Sports News] At the recent CAF Awards ceremony, current Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) player Achraf Hakimi was honored with the African Footballer of the Year award. Hakimi’s win is well-deserved; he outperformed two other hot favorites, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, in the selection. The core basis for his award is his outstanding achievements last season: he made 55 appearances for PSG, starting 53 times, and delivered impressive stats of 11 goals and 14 assists. As a key pillar of the team, he helped the club sweep five titles: the UEFA Champions League, Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Trophee des Champions, and the UEFA Super Cup. His crucial opening goal in the Champions League final was a season highlight. We believe that Hakimi, who comes from an ordinary family in Morocco and reached the world’s pinnacle through relentless hard work, including extra training sessions in the early hours, has an inspiring story of struggle. After winning the award, he expressed hope to inspire children across the African continent to chase their dreams. This positive energy is likely to influence countless young African players.