Football - Africa: Ibrahim Mbaye could join a list of two times winners of UEFA CL

At 18, Ibrahim Mbaye could already have two Champions League trophies in his pocket. In history, only 4 African players have won the C1 twice or more.

Achraf Hakimi: 2 trophies of UEFA CL

At 27 years old, Achraf Hakimi already has two Champions League trophies on his list of achievements. He won the first in 2018 during his debut with Real Madrid against Liverpool. The second was won in 2025 with PSG during a sparkling final with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. The Moroccan right-back scored on a pass from Désiré Doué. He opened the scoring in the 12th minute before the machine rolled to score the other 4 goals.

Hakimi could win a third Champions League this season.

Seydou Keita: 2 trophies

Seydou Keita has had a great career. The former Malian international was part of the great FC Barcelona team that traveled to Europe. The midfielder won the Champions League in 2009 and 2011, all against Manchester United. 

Geremi Njitap: 2 trophies

Geremi Njitap was an exceptional and versatile player. The former Cameroonian international played as a right back, right midfielder, defensive midfielder or even a releater. His qualities had allowed him to play in major clubs including Real Madrid between 1999 and 2003. During his time with the Merengues, the Indomitable Lion lifted the Champions League trophy in 2000 and 2002.

In 2000, Real Madrid beat FC Valence 3-0. In 2002, the Madrid club won (2-1) against Bayer Leverkusen thanks to an anthology goal by Zinédine Zidane.

Samuel Eto'o: 3 trophies

Samuel Eto'o is the most successful African player in the Champions League. The current president of the Cameroon Football Federation has won the C1 three times: 2006, 2009 and 2010.

Samuel Eto'o scored in 2006 against Arsenal. An equalizing goal that allowed FC Barcelona to have this extra motivation to go for the final victory. In 2009, the former Indomptables Lions captain opened the scoring against Manchester United. Despite his change of club in the summer of 2009, he was part of the saga of Inter Milan, winner of the Champions League in 2010 ahead of Bayern Munich.