Hakimi Becomes Fifth Moroccan to Win African Player of the Year, Joining Fares, Timoumi, Zaki, and Hadji

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the fifth Moroccan player to be crowned with the African Player of the Year award. This achievement ensures the continued presence of Moroccan names in the annals of the continent's most prestigious individual honor.

Hakimi earned the award following an outstanding season with both Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team, cementing his place alongside legends who have shaped the history of Moroccan football over recent decades.

Hakimi is the fifth Moroccan to claim the coveted prize, joining a distinguished list of previous winners:

Ahmed Fares (1975)

Mohamed Timoumi (1985)

Badou Zaki (1986)

Mustapha Hadji (1998)

This latest triumph marks Morocco's return to the continental awards stage, reaffirming the national football school's consistent ability to produce stars capable of competing at the highest levels.