Morocco star Achraf Hakimi one goal away from equaling African Champions League assist record

Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi is closing in on Samuel Eto’o’s record for the most UEFA Champions League assists by an African player after helping Paris Saint-Germain secure a 4-2 victory over Barcelona.

Hakimi reached 19 assists in the competition, drawing level with Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and moving within one of Cameroonian legend Eto’o, who remains the leading African player in the rankings with 20 assists.

The Paris Saint-Germain right-back achieved the milestone in the 86th minute of the encounter, delivering an excellent cross for Fabián Ruiz to finish and extend the French side’s advantage against the Spanish giants.

His decisive contribution underlined his attacking quality and importance to PSG, with the Moroccan international continuing to demonstrate his ability to influence matches at the highest level of European football.

With 19 assists to his name, Hakimi now has the opportunity to equal and potentially surpass Eto’o’s long-standing African record as the Champions League campaign progresses.

Salah, meanwhile, also remains level with Hakimi on 19 assists, setting up an intriguing contest between the two African stars as they continue to build their European records.

Hakimi’s latest achievement further highlights his growing influence in European football, with the Moroccan defender now just one assist away from matching one of the continent’s most celebrated Champions League records.

African players with the most UEFA Champions League assists:

1. Samuel Eto’o (Cameroon) – 20 assists

2. Mohamed Salah (Egypt) – 19 assists

3. Achraf Hakimi (Morocco) – 19 assists