Hakimi Wins 2025 African Ballon d’Or.

Achraf Hakimi Wins 2025 African Ballon d’Or, Cements Legacy as Top Moroccan Player

In a historic moment for Moroccan football, Achraf Hakimi has been crowned the 2025 African Ballon d’Or winner, outpacing Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen for the prestigious award. Hakimi’s exceptional season with Paris Saint-Germain, where he helped the team secure the Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France titles, earned him this recognition.

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The Moroccan superstar’s impressive stats include 11 goals and 16 assists in 55 matches, showcasing his incredible skills as a right-back. He’s also made significant contributions to the Moroccan national team, leading them to a historic semi-final run in the 2022 World Cup.

“This award is a culmination of years of hard work, success, and unforgettable moments,” Hakimi said in his acceptance speech. “The recognition was crowning years of hard work, success, and unforgettable moments. He expressed gratitude to his family, teammates, and everyone who works with him every day, on and off the field, saying their trust, dedication, and support make him stronger and allow him to grow. He thanked the Moroccan people for always standing behind him and hoped that the moment would inspire every child in Morocco and across Africa to believe in their dreams and fight for them .”

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Former Togo international Emmanuel Adebayor praised Hakimi’s achievement, saying, “His achievement is the result of hard work, sacrifices for himself and his family. What he accomplished this year, winning the Champions League with PSG while being a very decisive player for his team, is remarkable. I’m very happy for him, and this Ballon d’Or is fully deserved.”

Hakimi’s win marks a proud moment for Moroccan football, as he becomes the fifth Moroccan player to receive this honor. His success is expected to inspire a new generation of Moroccan footballers to strive for greatness