Ex-Pirates star and Hakimi nominated for Marc-Vivien Foé Award 2023
A former Orlando Pirates midfielder and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi are among the stars nominated for Marc-Vivien Foé Award 2023.
The 11 finalists were announced on Monday, 17 February as the 2022/23 season is approaching the end in France.
The award was named in honour of the former Cameroon international who died in 2003 at the age of 28. He collapsed on the pitch during a game against Colombia.
It is bestowed upon the best African player in the Ligue 1 every year.
Last year, the award was won by Cote d’Ivoire international Seko Fofana who plies his trade at Lens. He also made the cut this year as he has been one of the key players in helping Lens sit in the top three.
Last season, Fofana beat Hakimi but the Atlas Lions right-back is one of the favourites this year after an exceptional showing with Morocco in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
EX-PIRATES STAR AND HAKIMI NOMINATED FOR MARC-VIVIEN FOE AWARD 2023
Meanwhile, the Zimbabwean star Marshall Munetsi is the only player from the SADC region appearing in the list.
Munetsi, who plays for Stade Reims, has featured consistently for his side this season, making 27 appearances and scoring six goals in the league. Meanwhile, he was involved twice in the Coupe de France.
In fact, the Bulawayo-born has been faring well since joining the Ligue 1 side in 2019 from the Buccaneers. He was quick to adapt and fit into the team.
In his first season, he made 21 appearances in all competitions in which he provided two assists in the campaign.
In total, Munetsi has played over 100 games for Reims in which he scored 12 goals and provided seven assists.
The award winner will be announced on 30 May.
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