Achraf Hakimi: angry Moroccans

While they expected the African Golden Ball to be awarded to Achraf HakimiMoroccan fans were surprised to see that Atalanta Bergamo’s Nigerian striker Lookman Ademola was preferred to PSG’s Moroccan right-back.

Nigerian Lookman Ademola was crowned African Golden Ball of the Year 2024, ahead of PSG’s Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi, Guinean Serhou Guirassy, ​​Ivorian Simon Adingra and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen, winner in 2023. The striker owes this recognition to his remarkable performance this year and his essential contribution to the coronation of Atalanta Bergamo in the Europa League. He scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in all competitions in 18 matches. Ademola was a finalist in the African Cup of Nations (CAN Ivory Coast).