African Stars Shine Bright in 2024–2025 UEFA Champions League Ahead of PSG vs Inter Final

As Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan prepare to clash in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, May 31, African talent has already left an indelible mark on this season’s tournament.

Here are the standout African performers:

• Achraf Hakimi (PSG)

The modern wing-back position is still being redefined by the Moroccan full-back. Hakimi played a key part in PSG's journey to the championship game, directly contributing to 8 goals (3 goals, 5 assists) in 16 games.

• Ademola Lookman (Atalanta)

Although Atalanta fell short of the final, Lookman was lethal when called upon. In just 5 appearances, the Nigerian forward scored 5 goals and added 1 assist, proving himself a big-game player.

• Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

Guirassy emerged as Dortmund’s unlikely hero, firing 13 goals and 4 assists in 12 matches—a stunning haul that placed him among the tournament’s top scorers.

• Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Before Liverpool’s exit, Salah once again proved his European pedigree, contributing 3 goals and 4 assists in 9 matches, reaffirming his status as one of the continent's most consistent performers.

As Europe’s top clubs prepare for the ultimate showdown, Africa’s best have already delivered their message: the continent’s stars are shining on the biggest stage of all.