Overview
- Hakimi was named the continent's top player at the CAF Awards in Rabat, finishing ahead of Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, who did not attend the ceremony.
- He accepted the award wearing an orthopaedic boot after a recent ankle injury, limping onto the stage to collect the trophy.
- The 27-year-old capped a remarkable campaign with PSG that included the Champions League, Ligue 1 and domestic cups, posting 11 goals and 17 assists in 55 matches.
- In his remarks, Hakimi dedicated the prize to Moroccan and African children and said he aims to be ready for the Africa Cup of Nations that begins in Morocco on December 21.
- Coverage also notes a pending rape case involving Hakimi that remains unresolved, referenced as ongoing background to the sporting achievement.