Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi are set for a dramatic showdown in the race for this year’s African Golden Ball, with both stars delivering standout seasons in different ways.
Salah dazzled with jaw-dropping numbers in England, while Hakimi powered PSG to a historic European treble.
Salah scored 57 goals and provided 23 assists in all competitions, leading Liverpool to their 20th league title and equalling Manchester United’s record. He claimed the Premier League Golden Boot, Playmaker of the Year, and PFA Player of the Year honours. With Egypt, Salah also led the charge in AFCON and World Cup qualification.
Hakimi, meanwhile, enjoyed a dream campaign, helping PSG win Ligue 1, the French Cup, and their first-ever Champions League title. With 12 goals and 14 assists, the Moroccan right-back became the highest-scoring defender in a Champions League season and earned a spot in the UEFA squad of the tournament.
While Salah’s stats are unmatched, Hakimi’s team success may tip the scales. The debate continues over what matters more, individual brilliance or collective glory.
