PSG Star Hakimi's Name Used For New Pitch Following World Cup Exploits

Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi has been honoured in his native following his World Cup heroics. 

The Paris Saint Germain defender has his name used for a newly built football pitch in Kasr El Kebir, Morocco. 

The right-back was present at the inauguration of the pitch, sharing his appreciation for the people of his hometown. 

"I had the honor of inaugurating a football field bearing my name in the city of Kasr El Kebir yesterday. I thank the authorities and residents of the city for their support and love for me. It is a great honor to return to this city, which has a special place in my heart, and to be among you, my family, and my loved ones. Thank you from the heart," he wrote on Twitter. 

Hakimi starred as the Atlas Lions reached the semifinals of the World Cup, the first by an African country.

 His winner in the penalty shootout against Spain, the country of his birth, set the North Africans to a sensational journey at the tournament. 

Morocco have set sights on hosting the World Cup in future. 

Source: SportsBrief