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    PSG stars Hakimi and Doue join viral ‘Kakalika’ dance trend after UCL final spot

    PSG stars Hakimi and Désiré Doué joined the viral Ghanaian “Kakalika” dance after the club secured a spot in the UEFA Champions League final.

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    PSG stars Hakimi and Doue join viral ‘Kakalika’ dance trend after UCL final spot

    Paris Saint-Germain FC stars Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué have joined the trending Ghanaian “Kakalika” dance craze following PSG’s qualification for the UEFA Champions League final.

    In a viral video circulating across social media, the duo were seen celebrating inside the dressing room while dancing to the popular Ghanaian track "Kakalika", which has recently become a sensation among footballers, fans, and online influencers.

    The celebrations followed PSG’s impressive semi-final victory over FC Bayern Munich in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League.

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    The French champions secured a 1-1 draw in the second leg to seal a 6-4 aggregate win, booking their place in the final after another strong performance under manager Luis Enrique.

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    The achievement also saw PSG become the first French club to reach three UEFA Champions League finals.

    Hakimi has been among the club’s standout performers throughout the European campaign, playing a key role in PSG’s run to the final.

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    Meanwhile, the “Kakalika” dance challenge continues to gain international attention, especially on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram and X, where athletes and celebrities have increasingly embraced the viral trend.

    PSG will now turn their attention to a blockbuster Champions League final clash against Arsenal FC in Budapest as they chase a second European title.

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