Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi has expressed confidence in his chances of winning the CAF Player of the Year award, where he is competing against Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Serhou Guirassy, Simon Adingra, and Ronwen Hayden-Williams.
The 26-year-old defender has enjoyed a glittering career, achieving success across Europe with clubs like Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Inter Milan, and PSG.
He has also played a vital role in Morocco’s football achievements, including their historic bronze medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics.
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Hakimi: “The Nomination Fuels My Ambition”
Speaking to Brut as revealed by Maliactu about his nomination, Hakimi shared his pride in being recognized among Africa’s elite footballers.
“It’s a source of pride and satisfaction, especially knowing that the work I’ve been doing for a long time will be rewarded with this nomination. It’s true that it’s an important trophy on an individual level, but I’m happy to be here. I hope I can win it, but if not, I’m happy to be here, and it makes me want to keep working.”
This recognition follows an outstanding year for Hakimi, during which he won the French Ligue 1, Coupe de la Ligue, and the French Super Cup with PSG.
Prestigious Ceremony in Morocco
The CAF Player of the Year will be unveiled on December 16th at an awards ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, where Hakimi will hope to edge out competitors like Lookman, who also had a stellar season with Atalanta.
