The outstanding Moroccan star, Achraf Hakimi, continued making history in African and global football records after winning the UEFA Champions League title yesterday, Saturday, with his team Paris Saint-Germain.
With this crowning achievement, Achraf Hakimi broke the record for the number of continental titles held by legends Samuel Eto’o and Yaya Touré with 18 titles, taking the lead among African players with 19 continental titles, confirming his remarkable talent and high caliber.
Hakimi’s achievement did not stop there; he also equaled the record of the Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto’o by winning the Champions League title for the third time in his career.
The flying full-back is the first African player to achieve this feat three times, having previously won the title with his former team Real Madrid in 2018, then with Paris Saint-Germain in 2025, and retaining the title with the Parisian club for the current 2026 season, proving he is one of the best players in his position worldwide.
This well-deserved continental title for Achraf Hakimi and his teammates at Paris Saint-Germain came after their thrilling victory over English club Arsenal in the Champions League final.
The match witnessed great competitiveness and ended in a 1-1 draw after regular and extra time, before luck favored the French team in the penalty shootout with a 4-3 scoreline in an exciting encounter hosted by the Hungarian capital Budapest, where many players shined, including the Moroccan star.
Achraf Hakimi continues to amaze football fans with his outstanding performance and successive achievements, confirming his position as one of the most prominent football stars at present.
This achievement enhances the status of African football on the global stage and presents Hakimi as a role model for young players aspiring to achieve great successes in their professional careers.
