Achraf Hakimi has been voted Morocco’s player of the tournament at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, receiving the top individual honour within the national team after an emotional moment that quickly spread across social media.
In a video posted after the announcement, the Paris Saint-Germain right-back appeared in tears as he reacted to the award. Hakimi then sent a kiss into the air, in a gesture that underlined how much the recognition meant to him.
The footage captured Hakimi’s visible emotion as he took in the moment, with teammates and staff around him as he acknowledged the applause following the vote.
Hakimi’s award confirms the scale of his impact with Morocco during AFCON 2025, as his performances across the tournament earned him the “King” label among fans and within the group.
