Lookman triumphed over strong competition from Ivory Coast’s Simon Adingra, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, and South Africa’s Ronwen Williams.
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Akpabio, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh also congratulated the Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie for emerging as the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year.
Twenty-seven-year-old Lookman clinched the award at a ceremony at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday
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The Confederation of African Football has unveiled the Top 5 nominees in each of the men’s categories of the upcoming CAF Awards 2024.
This was announced Monday evening in Paris, France by the Ballon d’Or organiser.
Lookman, Atalanta of Italy playmaker, struck shortly before half time to send the fans of Abuja who thronged the stadium into a frenzy.
The 26-year-old has built an impressive reputation since joining Atalanta BC from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022.
The 26-year-old has been an unexpected success story in Italy following spells at Fulham, RB Leipzig and Everton
The Partenopei leading goalscorer took part in the club’s final league game of the season, a 0-0 draw with Lecce
He scored the first-ever hat-trick in a Europa League final when Atlanta defeated Bayer Leverkusen FC of Germany 3-0.
George, who was recently appointed coach of the Super Eagles, released the list through the Nigeria Football Federation.
Lookman scored a hat-trick for his club, Atalanta Bergamo of Italy as they defeated Bayer Leverkusen of Germany 3-0 in the final of the 2023/2024 Europa league final.
The newly-crowned Bundesliga champions arrived at the Aviva Stadium on a historic 51-match unbeaten streak in all competitions.
Goals by Cyriel Dessers and Ademola Lookman put smiles on the face of Coach Finidi George, appointed last week.
The Reds obliterated Sparta Prague 11-2 over two legs in the last 16, prevailing 5-1 at the epet Arena during last week’s first leg
The Super Eagles had the better of the Palancas Negras of Angola in their quarter final clash on Frida
His brace helped Nigeria tame the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 2-0 in the Round of 16 clash on Saturday.
Taiwo Awoniyi, Emmanuel Dennis, Ola Aina and Alex Iwobi will be in action for their clubs in the Premier League.
The Nigerian told Sky Sport Italia of his big impact at Atalanta: “Of course I expected it. Maybe it’s a surprise to you….”