Ademola Lookman has won the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award at a ceremony in Marrakech, MoroccoThe Nigerian international, who rocked a traditional Agbada attire to the event, reacted in Yoruba after winning the prestigious prizeLookman edged Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra and Ronwen Williams to the ultimate prize in the men’s category
A delighted Ademola Lookman was quick to respond in Yoruba after winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award in Morocco.
The Nigerian international won the coveted prize ahead of four other players who were also nominated for it.
Lookman arrived at the Palais des Congres in Marrakech, Morocco, the venue of the 2024 CAF Awards in the native Agbada.
Ademola Lookman has won the 2024 CAF Player of the Year Award. Photo: lindaikejiblogofficial.
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He flaunted the green colours as he stepped out along with his family members, including his father and mother.
The special moment came right at the end of the event when FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the winner of the Player of the Year Award in the men’s category.
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CAF president Patrice Motsepe disclosed that coaches and captains of member countries had voted for the winners of all awards.
Infantino announced Lookman as the winner, and the Atalanta of Italy star stepped forward to receive the gong, ESPN reports.
Reacting to the feat, Lookman greeted Nigerians in the Yoruba language. He said:
“Nigeria, ekaale. Mo n ki gbogbo yin. Modupe. (Nigerians good evening. Thank you so much, I appreciate).”
“This award is a blessing, to be recognised as best player in Africa is something incredible,” Lookman said as he picked up the trophy.
“Four years ago my career felt down but now I’m here as the best player in Africa. Don’t let your failures stop your dreams.”
Lookman follows in the footsteps of compatriot Victor Osimhen, who claimed the award in 2023.
It is the first time Nigeria has had back-to-back winners in the men’s award since Nwankwo Kanu (1996) and Victor Ikpeba (1997) were honoured almost three decades ago.
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Henzodaily.ng earlier reported that Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie won the Goalkeeper of the Year Award in the Women’s category.
The Paris FC stopper claimed the prestigious prize ahead of Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South Africa’s Andile Dlamini.
The very impressive Nnadozie, who won the gong in 2023, claimed the prize for a second consecutive year.
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