Key Takeaways:
- Achraf Hakimi was named African Footballer of the Year for 2025 at the CAF awards in Rabat
- Hakimi completed an outstanding season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 11 goals and providing 17 assists in 55 matches
- Pedro Brito (Bubista) of Cape Verde was recognised as Coach of the Year, while Morocco’s Yassine Bounou and Othmane Mama earned individual awards
Hakimi Ends Morocco’s Trophy Drought
Achraf Hakimi has secured the coveted prize of African Footballer of the Year for 2025 at the CAF ceremony in Rabat, becoming the first Moroccan player to do so since Mustapha Hadji in 1998. This accolade marks a significant milestone for both Hakimi and Moroccan football, closing a 27-year gap since the nation’s last winner.
🤍 Congratulations to Achraf Hakimi on winning African Men’s Player of the Year Award.
⭐️ Made in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/7GUbdqUlN8
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) November 19, 2025
Outstanding Campaign with PSG
The Paris Saint-Germain full-back enjoyed a historic campaign, capturing every available trophy with his club. Throughout the season, Hakimi displayed remarkable consistency and influence, recording 11 goals and 17 assists in 55 appearances across all competitions. His contributions proved decisive in PSG’s Champions League run, as he found the net in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Goals | 11 |
| Assists | 17 |
| Appearances | 55 |
Triumphant After Fierce Competition
Having finished runner-up to Ademola Lookman in the previous year, Hakimi overcame stiff competition from both Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen for this edition of the CAF award. Notably, Salah placed higher than Hakimi in the Ballon d’Or rankings by France Football, but it was the Moroccan who claimed CAF’s top honour. Despite an ankle injury, Hakimi was able to celebrate the win in front of a supportive home crowd in Rabat. He has been open about his desire for this distinction, previously stating to PSG’s club television: “I have worked to get here – for both team and individual awards.”
Moroccan and African Stars Also Recognised
Joining an elite group that includes Sadio Mané, Mohamed Salah, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Touré, and George Weah, Hakimi adds his name to the illustrious list of African Footballer of the Year recipients.
In further awards announced on the night, Pedro Brito (Bubista), the manager of Cape Verde’s national team, was named Coach of the Year. Morocco’s Yassine Bounou, now playing for Saudi side Al Hilal, was honoured as the continent’s Best Goalkeeper. The Best Young Player award also stayed with Morocco, as Watford’s Othmane Mama received the accolade.
