Achraf Hakimi is the reigning CAF Best Player
Moroccan footballer, Achraf Hakimi received his Confederation of African Football (CAF) 2025 Player of the Year award with the help of a special vehicle on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
The player, dressed in a black suit, arrived at the awards ceremony with a knee walker, as he is unable to walk normally with both legs due to injury.
When he was announced as the winner of the most prestigious award of the night, the world-class right-back moved to the stage using the knee walker, resting one leg on the device while using the other to push it forward.
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Upon his arrival, the plaque was handed to the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defender by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, together with CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe.
Hakimi, who sustained a “severe ankle sprain” following a foul by Luis Díaz during a Champions League match against Bayern Munich, will miss up to six weeks of action.
The former Real Madrid defender had a fantastic season, winning the UEFA Champions League, French Ligue 1 title, and Coupe de France to cap off an excellent campaign.
He is recognised as one of the best full-backs in the world, thanks to his defensive and offensive prowess that contributed significantly to his team’s success.
Watch the video below:
With his injury, Achraf #Hakimi picked up his Africa Player of the Year award on a scooter. 🇲🇦 #cafawards2025 #Morocco #DimaMaghrib pic.twitter.com/RZ4P862du2
— Ibrahim Sannie Daara (@SannieDaara) November 19, 2025
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