The Moroccan reign : Hakimi-Chebbak double ballon d’or a symbol Of continental hegemony !

‍Neilley Claude EBESSA 

Journalist kick442.com – Cameroun

A Duopoly at the Summit: Africa Crowns its New Kings and Queen

The shockwave is continental, and its epicenter is in Rabat! Morocco has achieved the unthinkable: winning the Men’s Ballon d’Or with the untouchable Achraf Hakimi and the Women’s Ballon d’Or with the incomparable Ghizlane Chebbak!

This is not an isolated event; it is the ultimate recognition of a national system and the validation of a strategic vision. With Hakimi achieving a European quintuple with striker-level statistics, and the legendary Chebbak stacking up AFCON records while making the FIFPro World XI, Morocco is no longer just a football nation: it is now the hub of individual and collective excellence in Africa.

The Seal of a Golden Generation: From the 2024 World Cup to the 2025 AFCONs

To understand the magnitude of this double win, one must place it within the historical context of Moroccan football—it is the validation of an outright Golden Age:

• Atlas Lions: The mythical run to the semi-finals of the 2024 World Cup in Qatar, proving that Africa can compete at the highest global level.

• Atlas Lionesses: The spectacular confirmation with the recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Final, demonstrating the success of investments in women’s sports.

• The U20s: The future is secured, with the youth team clinching the U20 World Champions title.

This double Ballon d’Or is the official seal on this prolific period. It proves that the elite structures, such as the Mohammed VI Academy, are now producing world-class talent—players capable of dominating their position. Success is now present at all levels, and for both genders.

The Final Countdown: The Explosion Before the Home AFCONs

The timing of this achievement is a blessing. As the Cherifian Kingdom prepares to host the Men’s AFCON in December and the Women’s AFCON in March back-to-back, this double victory creates positive pressure and an electric atmosphere!

The Atlas Lions will be carried by the aura of their captain, Achraf Hakimi, and the Lionesses by the authority and magic of their Queen, Ghizlane Chebbak. The expectation is immense, and the goal is clear: to convert these individual trophies into collective victories at home.

This is no longer just an era of success for Morocco—it is the start of a hegemony. The world is watching. Morocco is ready to welcome the continent as a double champion. Dima Maghrib!