PSG and Morocco Defender Achraf Hakimi Named African Men's Player of the Year at CAF 2025 Awards
The 27-year-old footballer enjoyed success last season with PSG and Morocco and deservedly bagged this top honour at the CAF Awards 2025. Egypt star Mohamed Salah and Nigeria forward Victor Osimhen were the other nominees for the top honour at the CAF Awards 2025.
PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) and Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi was named African Men's Player of the Year at the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Awards 2025. The 27-year-old footballer had a stellar campaign where he helped PSG win the UEFA Champions League for the first time last season and was part of the French outfit's title triumphs in the Ligue 1, UEFA Super Cup, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions. Achraf Hakimi also played an important role in Morocco's qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026. Achraf Hakimi beat Egypt and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to win the top honour at the CAF Awards 2025, which was held in Morocco on November 19. Ligue 1 2024–25: Paris Saint-Germain Defender Achraf Hakimi Named Top African Player.
Achraf Hakimi Named African Men's Player of the Year 2025
In a sky full of stars, one outshines them all! 🌟
His. Him. 𝐇𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐢. Player of the Year! 🇲🇦#CAFAwards2025 pic.twitter.com/8ZWvUcYMGD
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 19, 2025
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