### Achraf Hakimi, recognition of a talent beyond the land
The announcement of the victory of Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan side evolving in Paris Saint-Germain, at the Marc-Vivien Foé 2025 award was widely praised by football lovers around the world. This award, which rewards the best African Ligue 1 player, underlines the growing importance of African talents in the landscape of international football, but also the challenges that surround it.
#### An exceptional season
Achraf Hakimi has not only brilliantly performed individually; He also played a crucial role in the results of his team. With constant and impacting performances, Hakimi has distinguished himself on the ground by his speed, his technique and his sense of play. Beyond the statistics, it is the influence he had on the style of play of PSG which is particularly notable. His offensive game has contributed to the attack on his team’s attack, opening spaces and offering assists. Transfers of African talented players in Europe have thus opened a new era, where the importance of the continent in world sport is increasingly recognized.
#### Recognition necessary, but to qualify
However, it is essential to remember that this award does not only reward individual talents, but also to ask a wider question about the representation and support of African sportsmen in professional football. Sports platforms, although trying to recognize these talents, must also question the structures that could still hinder the emergence of new talents from the continent.
The challenges faced by young footballers in Africa, especially in terms of infrastructure, supervision and economic support, deserve special attention. In parallel, the international look at African football, often tinged with stereotypes, must be deconstructed. Hakimi’s victory can be perceived both as a culmination, but also as a call for actions to further support the training and detection of talents across the continent.
#### The regional perspective
By evoking the regional context, it is difficult not to mention the authors of other concerns that weigh on the African continent, in particular the political and humanitarian crises which deeply impact the daily life of the populations. The current conflicts, economic challenges and illegal emigration are all realities that make the celebration of sports successes even more significant, but also more complex.
For example, Mauritania, which becomes a starting point for many migrants seeking to cross towards more prosperous regions, illustrates the fragility of certain situations. While the country intensifies its efforts to fight irregular immigration, it is vital to consider the reasons that push so many people to leave their home. The absence of economic prospects, combined with security instability, is one of the factors that lead to human tragedies on the road to exile.
#### A call for peace and understanding
Furthermore, the dynamics of relations between countries, including historical tensions between certain African nations and their former colonial powers, as the Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco points out in his reflections on the diplomatic crisis between France and Algeria, recalls that it is necessary to cure these wounds of the past. The need for a constructive and respectful dialogue between nations is an essential prerequisite for debating contemporary issues in a productive way.
#### Conclusion
Achraf Hakimi, by his individual success and his career, embodies a generation of African footballers who are not content to shine. They represent a voice for change within their continent and a symbol of hope for many young generations. In an increasingly connected and aware world of global issues, it is crucial to embrace these successes while remaining attentive to the multitude of challenges that the populations face. Achraf Hakimi’s career and that of his peers will have to continue to be supported, not only on the ground, but also outside, to create a harmonious and prosperous future for all.