Nigerian star, Ademola Lookman has been named the African Player of the Year at the prestigious 2024 Confederation of African Football Awards.
The announcement was made during a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrating the finest talents in African football.
The Atalanta forward had a sensational year, dazzling fans with his incredible skill, blistering pace, and clinical finishing.
According to report gathered, some of the clubs he belonged to were: Atlanta BC, RB Leipzig, Leicester City, Fulham as well as Everton.
Lookman was instrumental in both his club’s success in Serie A and Nigeria’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
His standout performances, including crucial goals in the UEFA Europa League and consistent brilliance in domestic competitions, solidified his position as one of Africa’s brightest stars.
In May, Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in UEFA Europa League final as Atalanta stunned Bayer Leverkusen 3-0, dramatically halting the Bundesliga champions’ 51-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
It would be recalled that in Atlanta , Lookman was said to have made 13 appearances which consists of 8 goals and 4 assists in Italian serie A.
Lookman was born in London on October 20 1997.
Wow, He share same month and day of birth with my wife Oct 20 reps.