Ademola Lookman wins 2024 African Player of the Year

Ademola Lookman has etched his name into African football history as he’s officially crowned the 2024 African Player of the Year.

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The Nigerian and Atalanta forward beat off stiff competition from some of the continent’s brightest football stars, including Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/Paris Saint-Germain), Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), and Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns) to clinch the coveted award.

Lookman’s incredible performances throughout the year for both his club and country have made him an undeniable footballing force in 2024.

One of the standout moments of Ademola Lookman’s season came when he delivered a historic hat-trick to lead Atalanta to their first-ever Europa League triumph, defeating Bayer Leverkusen in a thrilling final. His heroics on that stage cemented his reputation as a player capable of producing magical moments on the grandest occasions.

Beyond his club success, Lookman also played an instrumental role on the international stage. Representing Nigeria in the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations, Lookman delivered crucial performances that propelled the Super Eagles to the tournament final. He scored three vital goals and provided a key assist during Nigeria’s journey, ensuring his influence on the team’s success was felt across the continent.

Lookman’s consistent brilliance throughout the tournament did not go unnoticed, as he earned a well-deserved place in the official Team of the Tournament, solidifying his position as one of Africa’s elite talents.

This monumental achievement sees Lookman join the ranks of Nigerian football legends who have previously won the prestigious African Player of the Year award. Among them are illustrious names like Rashidi Yekini, Nwankwo Kanu, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba, and last year’s winner, Victor Osimhen.

The competition for this year’s award was intense, with Achraf Hakimi enjoying immense support, particularly from Moroccan fans and football legends such as Salaheddine Bassir, who publicly argued that Hakimi’s contributions for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco deserved the recognition. However, it was Ademola Lookman’s consistent brilliance and his unmatched contributions both domestically with Atalanta and internationally with Nigeria that ultimately swayed the decision in his favor.

With this victory, Ademola Lookman has further elevated his status as one of Africa’s top football talents, leaving an indelible mark on the continent’s footballing history and inspiring future generations of Nigerian players to strive for greatness.