The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has lauded the achievement of Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and the Super Falcons in the CAF awards in Marrakesh, Morocco. In a statement issued by the organization’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere congratulated Lookman for claiming the African Player of the Year Award, … Read more
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has said the entire club deserved commendation for Ademola Lookman’s rapid growth and not an individual. Gasperini has been praised by many for helping Lookman fulfill his potentials since his arrival at the club. The gaffer has however played down his influence on the winger’s remarkable rise. Lookman has won … Read more
Atalanta’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has declined to take personal credit for the impressive ascent of Ademola Lookman, emphasizing the collective effort behind the player’s success. Gasperini brought Ademola Lookman to Atalanta from the Bundesliga club RB Leipzig in 2022, and since then, the Nigerian international has rapidly evolved into one of the most prominent … Read more
Former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins believes Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has the potential to play in any top Premier League club. Martins stated this after the Atalanta star was crowned the African Player of the Year on Monday by CAF. Martins, who lauded Lookman’s consistency for both club and country, told Livescore that the … Read more
Chikelue Iloenyosi, a former Nigeria international, has stated that Ademola Lookman’s hat-trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League (UEL) final against Bayer Leverkusen was the defining moment in securing the 2024 African Player of the Year Award, Completesports.com reports. Chikelue Iloenyosi Lookman, who has scored 11 goals and provided five assists for Atalanta in … Read more
Former Super Eagles head coach Jose Peseiro has credited Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini for Ademola Lookman’s impressive form. Lookman has been in fantastic form for both club and country in 2024. The 27-year-old was one of the top performers for Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations earlier in the year. The winger … Read more
Former FIFA and CAF instructor Chief Adegboye Onigbinde has disclosed that Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman’s African Player of the Year award was based on merit. Lookman was the biggest winner at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, as Africa’s best performers for the year were honored. Lookman was named CAF Men’s Player of … Read more
Former Atalanta midfielder Massimo Donati has described Ademola Lookman an “incredible player” and claimed the winger has finally “gained awareness”. Lookman has been one of the top performers for Atalanta since joining La Dea from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig two years ago. The 27-year-old scored 17 goals and contributed 10 assists in 45 games across … Read more
Ademola Lookman says winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year is a reward for hard work. Lookman received the trophy at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The Atalanta winger succeeds compatriot Victor Osimhen, who won the award last year. “It is an incredible achievement and an incredible moment,” Lookman … Read more
The father of Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has credited his son’s success in winning the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award to his humility, unwavering focus, and dedication to football. The prestigious award was presented to the Atalanta forward during a grand ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, marking a major milestone in Lookman’s … Read more