Champions League: Hakimi Equals Samuel Eto'o's African Record
Achraf Hakimi has reached 78 Champions League appearances, matching Samuel Eto'o's historic record, behind Mohamed Salah and Didier Drogba.
Morocco international defender Achraf Hakimi brought his Champions League tally to 78 appearances during Paris Saint-Germain's match against Slovan Bratislava, matching the historic record held by Cameroonian legend Samuel Eto'o.
Africa's all-time Champions League appearances
- Mohamed Salah: 98 matches (Africa's leader)
- Didier Drogba: 92 matches
- Achraf Hakimi: 78 matches (tied with Eto'o)
- Samuel Eto'o: 78 matches
A rich European journey
The full-back reached his 78 Champions League appearances across four major clubs: Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund on loan, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain, with whom he won the European title, as covered in our report on that triumph.
What's next?
Just a few matches remain before he claims Africa's third spot outright ahead of Eto'o, provided he keeps up his current pace of appearances this season.
Key facts
- 78 Champions League appearances for Hakimi.
- Tied with Samuel Eto'o for third among Africans.
- Salah leads with 98, followed by Drogba with 92.
- Hakimi has played for Real Madrid, Dortmund, Inter, and PSG.
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