World Cup Star Achraf Hakimi Named Best Arab Sportsman of the Year

• Achraf Hakimi has won the top male award at the Joy Sports Award ceremony in Riyadh
• The PSG and Morocco defender scooped the award for the best Arab sportsman
• Hakimi helped Morocco reach the semi-final of the World Cup in Qatar

Morocco and Paris Saint Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has been named the best Arab Sportsman of the Year at the Joy Sports Awards in Riyadh.

Hakimi beat Mohammed Al Owais, Salem Al Dosari and Yazid Al Rajhi for the top award.

The PSG defender walked onto the podium with his proud mother to receive the award during the ceremony in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

Hakimi expressed excitement, thanking his mother for her support while dedicating the moment to his Morocco and PSG teammates.

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The former Real Madrid and Inter Milan defender enjoyed a good season with the French champions and was also a part of the historic Morocco team that reached the semi-final of the World Cup.

Hakimi played a key role for the Atlas Lions, scoring the winning penalty against Spain in the last 16.

The North Africans became the first African team to reach the last four of the World Cup, beating the quarter-final records of Ghana, Senegal and Cameroon.

Hakimi has reportedly been linked to a return to Spain to join Real Madrid following his outstanding performances for club and country.

Hakimi thanks Saudi Arabia

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain star, Achraf Hakimi has described Saudi Arabia as amazing after featuring in the game against Riyadh XI.

The French champions travelled to the Middle Eastern country for a friendly tie with the nation's best eleven, in a game that saw Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi square up for one last time.

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Hakimi started and lasted an hour, as PSG defeated Riyadh XI in a nine-goal thriller at the King Fahd International Stadium.

Morocco celebrate Achraf Hakimi

Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been honoured in his native following his World Cup heroics.

The Paris Saint Germain defender has his name used for a newly built football pitch in Kasr El Kebir, Morocco.

The right-back was present at the inauguration of the pitch, sharing his appreciation for the people of his hometown.