If ever there was a year where the CAF Player of the Year award seemed destined for one player, it’s the 2024 edition. Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has been head and shoulders above his peers during the year in review.
His exceptional performances make him the undeniable frontrunner for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year award, leaving no room for surprises when the ceremony takes place on 16 December in Marrakech, Morocco.
Lookman’s consistency has been nothing short of remarkable. Representing Nigeria and Atalanta, he has delivered standout performances that underscore his class and impact. He was pivotal in leading Nigeria to the AFCON final in February. He inspired Atalanta to their first-ever UEFA Europa League final in May, where he scored a stunning hat-trick against an undefeated Bayer Leverkusen side.
