Nigeria’s Finest! Ademola Lookman Named African Footballer of the Year

In a night to remember, Ademola Lookman, the sensational Atalanta and Nigeria forward, took home the prestigious African Footballer of the Year award! And what a statement he made, donning a stunning Yoruba flowing gown in Nigeria’s iconic forest green color.

 

But that was just the beginning. Lookman, born in the UK and raised in the country, proudly opened his remarks in his father’s native Yoruba tongue, saluting the global audience in a heartwarming display of cultural heritage.

This remarkable achievement cements Lookman’s place in Nigerian football history, as he becomes the seventh Nigerian to claim the coveted award. He joins an illustrious list of past winners, including Rashidi Yekini, Emmanuel Amuneke, Nwankwo Kanu, Victor Ikpeba, and Victor Osimhen.

 

Lookman’s phenomenal form in 2024 has been nothing short of breathtaking. He’s been instrumental in transforming Atalanta into title contenders in the Italian Serie A and led the team to a thrilling UEFA Europa League trophy win – their first major silverware in an astonishing 61 years!

 

The 27-year-old superstar’s heroics in the final will be etched in memory forever, as he scored a sublime hat-trick to seal the victory. His incredible performances also propelled Nigeria to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023, where they narrowly lost to the hosts.

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