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Achraf Hakimi Wins 2024 Golden Lion Award
Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi, playing for Paris Saint-Germain, has claimed the prestigious 2024 Golden Lion Award. This honor, conferred by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, was determined by votes from 41 media outlets, including renowned sports journalists and experts.
Hakimi’s victory marks a significant milestone as he becomes the second Moroccan to win the African Golden Lion Award, following goalkeeper Yassine Bounou. His exceptional performances for both the Moroccan national team and Paris Saint-Germain earned him 162 points, securing the top spot. In second place was Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman of Atalanta, who garnered 96 points. Moroccan striker Soufiane Rahimi, currently playing for Al-Ain in the UAE, rounded out the top three with 90 points.
The full ranking of the 2024 Golden Lion Award is as follows:
Achraf Hakimi – 162 points Ademola Lookman – 96 points Soufiane Rahimi – 90 points Brahim Diaz – 73 points Mohamed Salah – 61 points Ayoub El Kaabi – 51 points Victor Boniface – 43 points Franck Kessié – 42 points Ronnie Williams – 31 points Mohamed Abdelmonem – 8 points
Hakimi’s remarkable achievement highlights his consistent performance and immense contribution to Moroccan and international football.
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