Hassan Akesbi (; 5 December 1934 – 9 November 2024) was a Moroccan

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who played as a striker.

Career

Akesbi scored more than 100 goals for French club

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before transferring to

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in 1961 where he won

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in 1962. At

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he won the

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in 1967. He retired in 1970 just before Morocco's first

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appearance. In 2006, Akesbi was selected by the

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(CAF) as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.

Death

Akesbi died on 9 November 2024, at the age of 89.

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