Ademola Lookman was awarded the best African player of 2024 last night in Marrakech. For the second consecutive year the prestigious trophy was won by a Nigerian footballer: in 2023, in fact, he won the title Victor Osimhen after being the protagonist of the scudetto won by Napoli by Spalletti.
HAKIMI AND GUIRASSY BEATEN
The striker born in ’97 was the author of a season of absolute level with the shirt ofAtalanta crowned by the hat-trick in the final of Europa League who gave the cup to the Goddess. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi was also present at the awards ceremony, hoping for the victory of his full-back Ashraf Hakimibut the judges gave credit to the extraordinary performances provided by the Nigerian. Also Serhou Guirassy Borussia Dortmund striker was beaten despite averaging one goal per game last season (32 goals in 32 appearances).
HIS WORDS
As Lookman after collecting the prize: “I must say thanks to all the presidents, teammates and teams of all the countries in which I played and who gave me the affection necessary to climb to the top of African football – says the Nigerian – . Thanks also to my family, my nation and all those who voted me as the best player on the continent. It’s been an incredible year, I’m so proud of what I’ve done. I want to say to everyone, young and old: don’t let your wings be clipped, transform pain and suffering into opportunities and keep dreaming. Thank you all!”.
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