Ademola Lookman Named Africa's Best Player for 2024

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Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward from Atalanta, has been crowned Africa’s Best Player of 2024. The award, overseen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), recognizes the continent’s top football talent, as voted by CAF’s technical committee, media representatives, players, and coaches.

The 27-year-old Lookman, born in Greater London but representing Nigeria on the international stage, emerged as the clear winner. He outperformed strong competition, including Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea), Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa).

Lookman’s Stellar Year with Atalanta

Over the past year, Lookman has risen to stardom at Atalanta, cementing his place as a key figure in Gian Piero Gasperini's squad. His crowning moment came in the UEFA Europa League final, where he delivered a stunning hat-trick against previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen, securing Atalanta their first European trophy in history.

Lookman’s performances have been a testament to his determination and growth, making him a deserving winner of Africa’s most prestigious individual football award. As his career continues to soar, he stands as an inspiration for Nigerian football and African talent worldwide.

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