Ademola Lookman, a Nigerian forward, has been named the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year, surpassing initial leaks that predicted Achraf Hakimi as the winner. Lookman's impressive performances for both Atalanta and the Super Eagles led to his victory.
Ademola Lookman was named the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year at the Palais des Congres on Monday night. The Super Eagles defeated Achraf Hakimi , who was initially leaked as the winner before the event in Morocco. Achraf Hakimi has posted on social media for the first time since losing the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award to Nigerian forward Lookman.
Lookman edged competition from Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy, Simon Adingra and Ronwen Williams to win the award on Monday night at Palais des Congres in Marrakech, Morocco.Initial leaks suggested Hakimi won the award in his home country, but FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced the Atalanta forward as the winner to close the night.The Madrid-born defender was at the event with his mother and brother, further heightening the speculations that he had won, but eventually, he was not announced. He flew back to Paris immediately after the event and played the full 90 minutes of PSG’s 4-2 away win over AS Monaco, assisting Desire Doue for the opening goal. The Nigerian winger has delivered exceptional performances for Atalanta and the Super Eagles, reaching finals with both teams
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