Ademola Lookman edged his international teammate Victor Osimhen in the 30-man list of the most talked about Africans in 2024The pair were outstanding for club and country in the calendar year, with Lookman going on to make the Ballond’Or shortlistThe Atalanta of Italy star also set the social media space buzzing when he was crowned the 2024 CAF Player of the Year
Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have made the 30-man list of the most talked about Africans in 2024.
The duo played important roles for the Nigerian national team at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
A special moment for the pair came in the second round when Nigeria defeated arch-rivals Cameroon at the Houphoet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan.
Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen are among the 30 most talked-about Africans in 2024. Photo: FRANCK FIFE.
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The first goal came after Osimhen stole the ball from a defender before squaring the pass to Lookman, who tucked home.
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Both players hugged eachother in what could be described as a wild celebration, as Nigeria settled into the game.
Lookman went on to seal the win late in the game after a delightful inswinger from Calvin Bassey.
The Super Eagles finished the tournament as runners-up after losing 2-1 in the final to hosts Ivory Coast.
Why Lookman was ranked ahead of Osimhen
Meanwhile, Lookman sent the social media space awash during the Europa League final when he netted a hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen.
He was also the only African player nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, as he went on to finish 14th in the final ranking.
On December 16, he was crowned the CAF Player of the Year ahead of four other players.
According to Top Charts Africa, Lookman is ranked 15th among the 30 Most Talked-About Africans in the year, while Victor Osimhen is 23rd.
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The 30 most talked-about Africans in 2024
Wizkid — MusicianWilliam Ruto — PresidentDavido — MusicianPresident Bola Ahmed TinubuAliko Dangote — EnterpreneurRaila Odinga — PoliticianBobrisky — SM InfluencerTyla — MusicianPeter Obi — PoliticianLiema Pantsi — MusicianRema — MusicianRigathi Gachagua — Ex VPKhosi Twala — SM InfluencerUhuru Kenyatta — Ex PresidentAdemola Lookman — FootballerAsake — MusicianVery Dark Man — SM InfluencerDrill — CinematographerNyesom Wike — FCT MinisterCyril Ramaphosa — PresidentReno Omokri — SM InfluencerRose O Konadu — PresenterVictor Osimhen — FootballerBaltasar Engonga — Politician Sharon Ooja — ActressToyin Abraham — ProducerBabu Owino Paul — PoliticianChidimma Adetshina — ModelDanny Walter — SM InfluencerEnoch Adeboye — Pastor
Osimhen drops hint on Galatasaray future
Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that Victor Osimhen seems to be considering an extension of his deal with Turkish club Galatasaray.
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The future of the Nigerian star remains uncertain since he was ostracised from the Napoli first team during the summer.
Several other top European clubs are also making efforts to land the Nigerian international.
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