From laughing stock to African POTY: Every word Lookman said after being crowned best player in Africa
Published: December 17, 2024
Monday night was the 2024 CAF Awards, where the best players on the African continent were celebrated.Ademola Lookman beat Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG), Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund) and Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns) to win the accolad...
Anger in Morocco over Lookman beating Atlas Lions captain Hakimi to African Player of the Year
Published: December 16, 2024
Moroccan football experts have reacted to Atlas Lions skipper Achraf Hakimi missing out on the 2024 African Footballer of the Year.Atalanta's Nigeria international Ademola Lookman claimed the African Player of the Year title, succeeding Victor Osimhen at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening.Lookm...
Osimhen, Lookman named in CAF FIFPro Best XI alongside Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham stars
Published: December 16, 2024
Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named in the prestigious CAF FIFPro Best XI.This accolade highlights their exceptional contributions to their respective clubs and the Nigeria national team.Ademola Lookman has made headlines with his stellar performances for Atalanta, earning him a spo...
CAF Awards: Super Eagles forward Lookman beats Hakimi, Williams, 2 others to win African POTY
Published: December 16, 2024
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has been awarded the prestigious African Player of the Year title.Lookman's exceptional skills on the pitch have earned him this accolade, surpassing fellow nominees Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams. The 2023/2024 season has been nothing short of ...
CAF Awards: Nnadozie retains Goalkeeper of the Year, Super Falcons National Team of the Year
Published: December 16, 2024
Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons were winners at the 2024 CAF Awards, which was held on Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.Nnadozie was crowned as the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year following her performances for the Super Falcons and her club side Paris FC.The Nigerian shot-stopper wa...
'I hope there will be no surprises' - Ex-Morocco striker picks between Hakimi and Lookman for African POTY
Published: December 16, 2024
Former Morocco international striker Salaheddine Bassir has shared his thoughts on Achraf Hakimi's chances of winning the 2024 Africa Footballer of the Year.According to viral reports in the French, Moroccan and Egyptian press, it is being speculated that the Real Madrid academy graduate is in pole position to win the ...
'Had a great tournament' - Afcon winner Sebastien Haller applauds Lookman but not his African POTY
Published: December 14, 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner Sébastien Haller is understandably rooting for his compatriot, Simon Adingra to be crowned African Footballer of the Year on Monday, December 16 ahead of Ademola Lookman, Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy and Ronwen Williams.Haller was the hero for the Elephants in February 2024, scoring...
'I don't want to get him mad'- Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong plays it safe on Ronaldo-Messi debate
Published: December 14, 2024
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has tactfully sidestepped the age-old debate of who the better footballer is between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, citing a unique reason for his reluctance.The Nigerian international, who has faced both legends on the pitch, admitted he was wary of upsetting Ronaldo, who...
'I followed him a few years ago with Super Eagles' - Gernot Rohr backs Lookman to win African POTY
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is backing Ademola Lookman to be crowned African Footballer of the Year.Africa's finest performers of the year will be honored at the 2024 CAF Awards, set to take place at the Palais des congrès de Marrakech Morocco, on Monday, December 16, 2024.On Thursday, the Confederation of Afri...
CHAN Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi sends warning to Ghana with 23-minute hat-trick in friendly
Published: December 11, 2024
The home-based Super Eagles, also known as CHAN Eagles, intensified their preparations for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship qualifiers with Ghana on Wednesday with a friendly game with non-league side Emmydinho Academy.It was a comfortable victory for the Super Eagles as they thrashed the amateur side 5-0.Remo Star...
'Had an amazing season' - Lookman insists Boniface should have been nominated for African POTY
Published: December 11, 2024
Ademola Lookman believes that Victor Boniface should have been nominated for the African Men's Footballer of the Year award.Boniface played a pivotal role as Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever German Bundesliga title last term, staying unbeaten in domestic competitions throughout the season.The Nigerian striker scor...
'Massive' - Lookman opens up on life-changing decision to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria
Published: December 09, 2024
2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner, Ademola Lookman has opened up on his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria.Born in London, England to Nigerian parents, the Atalanta ace represented the European nation's U19s, U20s and U21s. He did not get any invitation to the Three Lions and switched all...
Morocco ace Hakimi beats Boniface, Lookman, Ronwen Williams, Salah, 5 others to win Lion d'Or award
Published: December 08, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has won the 2024 Lion d'Or Award after a poll conducted by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, involving 41 media outlets, including journalists and sports experts.The Golden Lion is awarded to the standout men's football player for the period spanning September 2023 to Septem...
'He cannot hold two positions' - Siasia urges Eguavoen to step down as interim Super Eagles coach
Published: December 08, 2024
Former Nigerian international and coach Samson Siasia has called on Austin Eguavoen to clarify his future with the Super Eagles before the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda in March 2025.Eguavoen currently holds dual roles as both the interim head coach of the Super Eagles and the technical directo...
'Lookman seems well placed' - Tunisia great believes Nigeria forward is favourite to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
Legendary Tunisia central defender Radhi Jaïdi, winner of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, reckons Ademola Lookman is in pole position to win the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Apart from the Super Eagles forward, four other outstanding African players are in the running for the top individual prize in Afri...