Incredible Stats: Achraf Hakimi Closes In on Samuel Eto’o’s African Champions League Assist Record After PSG Beat Barcelona

Achraf Hakimi is closing in on Samuel Eto’o’s record for the most UEFA Champions League assists by an African player after helping Paris Saint-Germain secure a 4-2 victory over Barcelona.

The Moroccan defender reached 19 Champions League assists, drawing level with Mohamed Salah and moving within one of Cameroonian legend Eto’o, who leads the African rankings with 20 assists.

Hakimi reached the milestone in the 86th minute of PSG’s victory, delivering an excellent cross for Fabián Ruiz to finish and extend the French side’s advantage against Barcelona.

African Players With the Most Champions League Assists

1. Samuel Eto’o – 20 assists
2. Mohamed Salah – 19 assists
3. Achraf Hakimi – 19 assists