Rabat: Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi has been awarded the prestigious Lion d’Or award for the second year in a row. This achievement solidifies his standing as a prominent figure in African football and enhances his candidacy for the African Ballon d’Or. As a key player for the Atlas Lions, Hakimi’s consistent performances have earned him this accolade, making him the second Moroccan to receive the award following Yassine Bounou, who won the 15th edition.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, the Paris Saint-Germain defender outperformed notable contenders such as Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy. The selection came after an evaluation of performances, with Hakimi securing a commanding lead in points. The rankings reflect Hakimi at the top with 350 points, followed by Salah with 188 points, and Guirassy with 115 points.

The complete rankings are as follows: Achraf Hakimi with 350 points, Mohamed Salah with 188 points, Serhou Guirassy with 115 points, Victor Osimhen with 54 points, Oussama Lamlioui with 45 points, Fiston Mayele with 36 points, Omar Marmoush with 25 points, Pape Matar Sarr with 23 points, Frank Zambo with 7 points, and Yves Bissouma with 6 points.