Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi win African men player of di year award on Wednesday, cap one season wey e lift UEFA Champions League with him club Paris Saint-Germain.
Di 27-year-old still win him fourth Ligue 1 title last season and collect French Cup plus UEFA Super Cup, but PSG come up short for the Club World Cup final so Hakimi end up with runner-up medal for New York.
Di right-back defeat two past winners — Liverpool's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen — to grab the prize for the first time for him career.
"E really an honour for me to dey here today and I proud to win this kind prestigious trophy," Hakimi talk, before he thank him family, teammates and Morocco coach Walid Regragui.
'Trophy for all strong men and women'
This trophy no be only for me; e for all the strong men and women wey get dream for Africa and those wey dey dream to become footballers.
Hakimi now dey nurse serious sprained ankle but if e fit, e go captain hosts Morocco for Africa Cup of Nations wey start December 21 as dem dey try win the competition for the first time since 1976.
Morocco player Ghizlane Chebbak win the prize for best women's player for the continent, pass her countrywoman Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade.
The Al Hilal forward be the leading scorer for the Africa Women's Cup of Nations this year, although her side lose to Nigeria for the decider.
Morocco shines at crowning event
E be big day for the ceremony host country Morocco as Yassine Bounou collect best men goalkeeper award and the Moroccan under-20 World Cup winning side was voted best men's national team.
Watford 20-year-old Othmane Maamma of Morocco win best young men player, while compatriot Doha El Madani retain the title of best young women's player.
Cape Verde boss Bubista win men's coach of the year after he lead the nation (population about 525,000) to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.
Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie win her third consecutive women goalkeeper of the year award.
