Achraf Hakimi deserves to be the African footballer of the year. As a defender, he even scored more goals and gave more assists than some strikers. He also won more trophies than all the contenders for the award.
How there were rumors after Lookman won the CAF player, according to the news that Moroccans left the ceremony because they were disappointed why Lookman won instead of Hakimi, this time around i don't think CAF can make things better if Hakimi don't win. Aside projecting from this angle, Hakimi did well and it will be hard not to admit but his season was pretty good. Ended second last time and now back in the raise for CAF player, consistency is a good way to know who deserves the award.