Cameroon Coach Bago: Hakimi is Africa's Best, No Cameroonian Player at His Level
08 January 2026at13:50
David Bago, coach of the Cameroonian national team, affirmed that the Moroccan national team possesses a group of prominent stars, highlighting that Achraf Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain player, is currently the best African player.
During the press conference preceding the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match against Morocco, Bago stated: "Morocco is the team with the stars. Achraf Hakimi plays for Paris Saint-Germain, and he is the best African player. No Cameroonian player reaches this level."
It is worth noting that the Moroccan national team will face its Cameroonian counterpart tomorrow, Friday, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, starting at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).
Q&A
Why does Cameroon coach David Bago consider Achraf Hakimi the best African player?
Coach Bago emphasized Hakimi's prominent role at Paris Saint-Germain and his overall caliber, explicitly stating that no Cameroonian player currently reaches that elite level, implying his club status and performance are key factors.
When and where is the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final match between Morocco and Cameroon scheduled?
The Moroccan national team will face its Cameroonian counterpart tomorrow, Friday, at 8:00 PM (GMT+1) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat for their quarter-final match.
