“I hope I can win it”

One of the most in-form elements of the PSG team and the Moroccan national team in recent times, Achraf Hakimi was selected among 5 finalists for the title of African Player of the Year 2024.

While the trophy will be awarded on December 16 in Marrakech, Morocco, the Parisian right-back wants to be optimistic, even if the final list also includes the Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy, ​​the Nigerian center forward Ademola Lookman (14th in the Ballon d’Or), the Ivorian African champion Simon Adingra and the South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams.

“Well, it’s a source of pride and satisfaction, especially to know that the work I’ve been doing for a long time will be rewarded by this nomination. It’s true that it’s an important trophy on an individual level, but I’m happy to be here”, Hakimi pointed out first.

« I hope I can win it, but if not, I’m happy to be here, and it makes me want to keep working.”he added.

Even if the former Real Madrid player can count on Marc’s performance at the 2024 Olympics and the Champions League semi-final with PSG, it will be very difficult for him to compete with attackers Serhou Guirassy and Ademola Lookman. Barring any huge surprises, one of the two players should be the next African Ballon d’Or.