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Ademola Lookman has expressed his joy and gratitude after being named the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year at a grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night.
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Following Ademola Lookman’s triumph as the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year on Monday night in Marrakech, Morocco, congratulatory messages have poured in for the Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, celebrating his historic achievement.
Super Eagles Players React
The Super Eagles squad, led by captain William Troost-Ekong, quickly took to social media to celebrate their teammate’s well-deserved recognition.
Team captain William Troost-Ekong was among the first to react, writing: “Deserved brother, we are proud of you!”
Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface kept his message simple but heartfelt on X (formerly Twitter), saying: “Congrats broksi ❤️.”
Defender Ola Aina shared his excitement on Instagram, posting: “This means everything! Proud of you @molalookman.”
Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi also extended his congratulations, referring to Lookman fondly: “@molalookman Adebobo, well deserved.”
Super Eagles prospect Tosin Adarabioyo joined the celebrations on Instagram, writing:
“Well deserved, my brother! 🤩🦅❤️.”
Leaders and Public Figures Join the Celebration
Meanwhile President Bola Ahmed Tinubu also extended his congratulations, highlighting the significance of Lookman’s success for Nigerian sports
“These athletes embody the essential Nigerian Spirit. They signpost the best in us as a nation. Let no one ever write us off. I am incredibly proud of them,” Tinubu said.
“Thank you for making Nigeria proud and keeping our flag flying. Thank you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future.”
Former Nigerian Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, also joined in, stating that Lookman’s crowning moment was inevitable:
“Look no further than Ademola Lookman, African Footballer of the Year 2024. Congratulations.”
Former Nigerian government official and influencer Reno Omokri also congratulatilated the forward:
“Congratulations to Ademola Lookman, who has just been crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year. What a well deserved win! Nigerians are proud of you, a worthy son of the Giant of Africa, who is now the Giant of African football.”
Ademola Lookman’s achievement marks yet another milestone for Nigerian football, further cementing the country’s growing influence on the African and global stages.
The wait is over, and Nigeria has another king on Africa’s football throne. Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year, adding his name to a prestigious list of Nigerian icons who have claimed the coveted title.
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