Hakimi’s African Ballon d’Or snub sparks outrage, however Morocco celebrates different victories

The CAF Awards 2024 had been marked by a stunning final result when Ademola Lookman claimed the African Ballon d’Or, defeating Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, who was extensively anticipated to win.

Despite a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan nationwide staff, Hakimi was edged out by Lookman, the Atalanta Bergamasca participant.

The outcome sparked a wave of concern throughout social media, with followers and consultants alike questioning the choice and declaring it a “theft.”

Hakimi’s spectacular achievements in 2024 included main PSG to victory in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions, in addition to reaching the semi-finals of the Champions League.

His function as Morocco’s captain and his instrumental half in serving to the staff safe a bronze medal on the Paris Olympics made him one of the vital celebrated African gamers of the 12 months.

Yet, regardless of his excellent performances, Hakimi might solely accept a spot within the African Team of the Year, whereas Lookman, whose personal performances had been robust with Atalanta, took residence the African Ballon d’Or.

The determination left many followers disillusioned, and social media shortly full of messages questioning the outcome.

At the ceremony, the strain was palpable, with the viewers expressing their frustration by chanting Hakimi’s title in a present of assist for the PSG star.

In addition to the Ballon d’Or, different African sports activities figures had been honored for his or her achievements. Alongside Hakim, Sofyan Amrabet featured within the males’s Africa Best XI of the 12 months. Lamia Boumehdi was named winner of this 12 months’s African Champions League with DR Congo’s TP Mazembe, gained the Women’s Football Coach of the Year. Sanaâ Mssoudy, an AS FAR participant, was topped Interclub participant of the 12 months and AS FAR participant Doha El Madani gained the Women’s Young Player of the Year.