Breaking: Lookman Shines Brightest, Wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player Award

Breaking: Lookman Shines Brightest, Wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player Award

Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, succeeding fellow Nigerian Victor Osimhen. The announcement was made during the CAF Awards ceremony held at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco, on December 16, 2024.

The 27-year-old Atalanta winger edged out strong contenders, including Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast), Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa), to claim the prestigious award……..READ MORE

Lookman had a stellar 2023-2024 season, playing a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph. He made history by becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in the final, where Atalanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0. Additionally, he was instrumental in Nigeria’s run to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, emerging as one of the tournament’s top scorers.

In the 2023-2024 season, Lookman recorded 17 goals and 10 assists for Atalanta, while his 2024 campaign already boasts 11 goals and 5 assists in 19 games across all competitions.

Key Highlights of Ademola Lookman in 2024:

• Over 20 Man of the Match awards
• Reached the AFCON Final
• Scored a brace in the AFCON Round of 16
• Netted the winner in the AFCON Quarterfinals
• Named in the AFCON Team of the Tournament
• Scored a hat-trick in the Europa League Final
• Sole African nominee for the 2024 Ballon d’Or

Lookman’s achievements this year solidify his position as one of Africa’s footballing elites.