Lookman wins 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year

Nigeria attacker, Ademola Lookman, has been crowned as the 2024 CAF Men’s ‘Player of the Year.’

The Super Eagles attacker was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Lookman won the highest votes ahead of Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams and Serhou Guirassy to win the coveted individual prize for male African footballers.

The Atalanta winger’s success made it a consecutive win for Nigeria, as he followed the footsteps of Victor Osimhen, who won the prize in 2023.

Lookman had an impressive 2023/24 season for both club and country. He scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions last season for Atalanta and was named the player of the season.

He also scored a hattrick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, winning Atalanta’s first-ever European title.

Lookman was also influential at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. He scored three goals as the Super Eagles won silver at the tournament and was named in the competition’s best XI.