'I hope to win' - Hakimi's first reaction after 'sensational leaks' he beat Lookman to African POTY

Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has made his first comments following sensational reports suggesting that he is set to be named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, ahead of Ademola Lookman and three other contenders for the prestigious accolade.

According to viral reports in the French, Moroccan and Egyptian press, it is being speculated that the Real Madrid academy graduate is in pole position to win the African Player of the Year, which will be presented in his country on Monday, December 16.

Al Ahly TV claimed on Saturday that Hakimi would be named African Footballer of the Year and he is set to take a private jet to Marrakech after Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 meeting with Lyon, accompanied by the president of PSG, Nasser Al Khelaïfi.


Hakimi was instrumental in PSG's UEFA Champions League semifinal run and celebrated a bronze medal win with Morocco at the 2024 Olympic Games.

The 26-year-old won the Ligue 1, Coupe de France and Trophée des Champions with PSG last season.

French football magazine Onze Mondial has fueled the rumors of Hakimi winning the African Footballer of the Year award, barring a major twist.

Speaking on Téléfoot, the Paris Saint-Germain right-back did not hide the fact that he aspired to be named African Player of the Year.

"This nomination rewards all the work I have done since I was little. I hope to win this important trophy in my career," Hakimi stated.

Lookman had an outstanding season with Atalanta and impressed at the Africa Cup of Nations, where he was named in the Team of the Tournament, making him one of the favourites to win the African Footballer of the Year.

He hopes to emulate Rashidi Yekini, Emmanuel Amuneke, Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba and Victor Osimhen, who have all been named Africa's best player in the past.

pdppower:
This is not the first time such rumors will end up being true. Same was said when Samuel Etor won it while Jay Jay was much touted to win it that year

Duru009:
Achraf hakimi has won already...... Any remour from Morocco is absolutely true !!

cr7lomo:
The truth is that Nigerians are too sentimental towards their own , even if their own dont deserve it , they start to insult others ...reason we are so hated , especially in Africa... lookman only won Europa , but Hakimi won 3 trophies and also bronze in the Olympics... if atalanta wins serie A, he will then have a chance , just that Jackson of Chelsea will also make a case if he also wins the premiership... or if salah wins the premiership and champions league, then hit will be for salah

robosky02:



We are talking of individual contribution to the team

Ademola literally carried the nigeria National to the finals of AFCON and we. Won Silver
Scoring 3 goals and posing a man of the match performance in almost all the games

He also took Atalanta to Europa league finals not just Italia league and did the unthinkable scored a hatric in the finals in the process setting a record no other has and even smached the unbeating record of Liverkusen

Which African came close

Except you want to compensate Morocco for hosting the awards ànd Hakimi for coming 2nd last time out

cr7lomo:


There is nothing like carried team...lookman dint carry any team.... he was not a Ronaldo or Messi playing fo Naija ... without Nwabalis saves , oshimens hustling , Bassey , Aina, Ekong defence prowess ... lookman no go do sh1t

U talk about numbers... how many numbers did Rodri do ??

robosky02:



Rodri?

Confirm ojoro

Vinicous junior is the man
And you want to bring that leg here


Ok what did he do at the AFCON ie Hakimi

cr7lomo:
The truth is that Nigerians are too sentimental towards their own , even if their own dont deserve it , they start to insult others ...reason we are so hated , especially in Africa... lookman only won Europa , but Hakimi won 3 trophies and also bronze in the Olympics... if atalanta wins serie A, he will then have a chance , just that Jackson of Chelsea will also make a case if he also wins the premiership... or if salah wins the premiership and champions league, then hit will be for salah

Duru009:
Achraf hakimi has won already...... Any remour from Morocco is absolutely true !!

cr7lomo:
The truth is that Nigerians are too sentimental towards their own , even if their own dont deserve it , they start to insult others ...reason we are so hated , especially in Africa... lookman only won Europa , but Hakimi won 3 trophies and also bronze in the Olympics... if atalanta wins serie A, he will then have a chance , just that Jackson of Chelsea will also make a case if he also wins the premiership... or if salah wins the premiership and champions league, then hit will be for salah

pdppower:
This is not the first time such rumors will end up being true. Same was said when Samuel Etor won it while Jay Jay was much touted to win it that year

mymadam:
Deserved, IMHO.... All metrics considered 🤷🏽‍♂️

pdppower:
This is not the first time such rumors will end up being true. Same was said when Samuel Etor won it while Jay Jay was much touted to win it that year