The African Ballon d’Or is Parisian?

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Published on Dec 16, 2024 at 1:12 p.m. par

Abdel Maarous

The stakes of the 2024 African Ballon d’Or ceremony in Marrakech, where Achraf Hakimi is the big favorite.

This Monday evening, the African Ballon d’Or will be awarded in the sumptuous city of Marrakechin Morocco. This prestigious event, which recognizes the best African player of the year, promises to be memorable. The Moroccan right side Achraf Hakimikey player of the Paris Saint-Germainis among the favorites to win the title. In a sumptuous setting and in front of the greatest personalities of African football, this award could go to Hakimi.

The symbolic presence of Nasser Al-Khelaïfi

On the sidelines of this event, Nasser Al-Khelaïfipresident of PSG, will also be present to support Achraf Hakimi. According to The Parisian, Al-Khelaïfi adjusted his schedule to attend the ceremony after a UEFA meeting in Lausanne in the morning.

His arrival underlines the importance of this meeting, both for the player and for the club in the French capital. It strengthens the hopes of Moroccan and Parisian supporters to see the Lion of the Atlas obtain this consecration.

Strong competition for the trophy

Achraf Hakimi will face fierce competition to win the African Ballon d’Or 2024. The selected finalists are key figures in African and world football:

• Simon Adingra : The Ivorian winger scored the CAN 2023 by being a key player in Ivory Coast’s victory. Voted best young player in the competition, he embodies the future of African football.
• Serhou Guirassy : The Guinean striker from Stuttgart had an exceptional season. With 30 goals in 30 matches in the Bundesliga, he climbed into the top 5 of the best scorers in the major European championships.
• Ademola Lookman : A true man of big events, the Nigerian striker scored a hat-trick in the final of the Ligue Europawhich he won with Atalanta. He also shone during the Italian Cup and CAN 2023.
• Ronwen Williams : The South African goalkeeper Mamelodi Sundowns impressed with his consistency. Best goalkeeper in the Ivorian CAN, he was also ranked 9th in the Yachine Trophyproving its international level.

With an exceptional year, Achraf Hakimi is widely considered the favorite of this edition. With its performance at PSGwhere he is a key player under the leadership of Luis Enrique, and his leading role in the national team, the right back has demonstrated impressive consistency.