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Africa-Press – Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>Midfielder Ghizlane Chebbak made history by becoming the first Moroccan woman to win the African Footballer of the Year award since it was first established in 2001.<\/b><\/p>\n

The 35-year-old midfielder beat her international compatriot Sanaa Mssoudy and Nigerian Rasheedat Ajibade to the top prize.<\/p>\n

Chebbak finished as the top scorer at this year’s delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, including netting a stunning goal in the final.<\/p>\n

The star-studded Confederation of African Football award ceremony in Rabat on Wednesday night was a double win for the hosts.<\/p>\n

Moroccan defender, Achraf Hakimi, beat Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah and Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to win the men\u2019s Player of the Year award.<\/p>\n

Hakimi won five trophies with French club Paris St-Germain last season including the club’s inaugural Champions League crown.<\/p>\n

The PSG fullback opened the scoring in the UCL final as his side romped to a 5-0 win over Inter Milan in an unforgettable final in May.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Lesotho<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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