…From established names such as Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to younger stars including Achraf Hakimi and Omar Marmoush, the list highlights the financial value attached to Africa’s leading football talents. Here are the 10 highest-paid African footballers in 2026, based on their reported weekly wages. 10. Inaki William…
…of the game gone. There was a flashpoint shortly before half-time when Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi and defender Richie Laryea had a brief shoving match, with both shown yellow cards. Referee Michael Oliver booked six players - four from Morocco - in a half high on niggly fouls and low on goal-mouth action. The build-…
Morocco captain, Achraf Hakimi, has become the most-capped African player in FIFA World Cup history. This comes after the defender reached a landmark of 12th tournament appearance for Morocco. The Paris Saint-Germain star entered the 2026 World Cup with 10 appearances. He moved to 11 after featuring in Morocco's 1-1 dr…
…been overshadowed by the confirmation on Friday from a French court that their captain Achraf Hakimi will face trial for the alleged rape of a woman in 2023. The Paris Saint-Germain defender, who denies the charge, welcomed the news, writing on X that he had been “waiting for this trial since day one.” “At last, I’ll b…
…left-sided midfielder, Bilal El Khannouss, they have hugely dynamic attackers.And, in Achraf Hakimi, they have one of the best right-backs in the world, if not the absolute best. Hakimi is the heart of it. Born in Spain to a street vendor father and a mother who was a cleaner, he has spoken often about how his upbringi…
…one point.Casemiro was tellingly substituted at half-time following what Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi called a "masterclass" of a performance from Bouaddi.However, again, to those who know Bouaddi best, such as former Creil coach Armand Doue, it was nothing out of the ordinary."He does this kind of match every weekend…
…left-sided midfielder, Bilal El Khannouss, they have hugely dynamic attackers.And, in Achraf Hakimi, they have one of the best right-backs in the world, if not the absolute best. Hakimi is the heart of it. Born in Spain to a street vendor father and a mother who was a cleaner, he has spoken often about how his upbringi…