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Luis Enrique Praises Hakimi, Despite Low Chances for African Ballon d’Or
Achraf Hakimi: A Star on the Rise but Not the Favorite for African Ballon d’Or
Marrakech, Morocco – December 16, 2023: The prestigious CAF Awards are set to take place, with the coveted African Ballon d’Or among the highlights. This year, ten players are in contention for the honor, including Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, Achraf Hakimi.
Luis Enrique praises Hakimi but remains realistic
**Luis Enrique**, the head coach of PSG, has been full of praise for Hakimi, acknowledging his outstanding abilities as a right-back. However, Enrique is uncertain about Hakimi’s chances of clinching the African Ballon d’Or. **”To determine if he deserves the African Ballon d’Or, I would need to be familiar with the other nominees. While I believe he’s the best right-back I’ve encountered, he still has significant potential for growth,”** stated the Spanish coach during a recent press conference.
Lookman emerges as the leading contender
The competition is fierce, but Nigerian forward **Ademola Lookman** is widely regarded as the frontrunner for this year’s award. Enrique continues to emphasize Hakimi’s potential, noting that the young Moroccan is evolving both as a player and an individual. **”Despite his youth, Hakimi is gaining experience and should aspire to be a role model on and off the field. This involves actions, not just words, and he’s showing improvement compared to last year,”** Enrique added.
List of nominees for the African Ballon d’Or
– **Amine Gouiri**
– **Edmond Tapsoba**
– **Simon Adingra**
– **Chancel Mbemba**
– **Serhou Guirassy**
– **Achraf Hakimi**
– **Soufiane Rahimi**
– **Ademola Lookman**
– **William Troost-Ekong**
– **Ronwen Williams**
As the CAF Awards approach, the spotlight is on Hakimi and his fellow nominees. While Hakimi’s talent is undeniable, his journey to becoming an African football legend continues, with much anticipation for what the future holds.
