African Ballon d'Or – AFCON: Achraf Hakimi makes a promise to Morocco | OneFootball

African Ballon d'Or: Hakimi sends a strong message to Morocco ahead of AFCON

African Ballon d'Or – AFCON: Achraf Hakimi makes a promise to Morocco

Achraf Hakimi has clinched the 2025 African Ballon d'Or after a year that stands out as one of the most accomplished of his career. Winner of the Champions League, Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the UEFA Super Cup, and a finalist at the Club World Cup, the PSG full-back delivered a season of remarkable consistency. His 11 goals and 16 assists in 55 matches highlight an extraordinary attacking impact for a player in his position. In Rabat, despite wearing an orthopedic boot to protect his still-painful ankle, Hakimi savored the trophy with emotion. He now becomes the fifth Moroccan in history to win it, and the first since Mustapha Hadji in 1998.

AFCON 2025 in sight

Beyond the individual accolade, Achraf Hakimi seized the moment to make his ambition clear: to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy home to Morocco—a title the nation has been waiting for since 1976. Confident about his physical recovery, he assured fans he would be ready for the tournament on home soil. The defender praised the support from the fans, Walid Regragui's staff, and his teammates, stating his determination to turn this positive momentum into a major collective trophy. Proud to represent his country, Hakimi now sets his sights on a historic AFCON triumph on Moroccan soil.