Ademola Lookman
1 day ago
As the curtain falls on 2024 in a matter of days, there were major events and key moments that Nigerians and global citizens would agree defined the year. On the local scene some Nigerians believe that 2024 offered more not-so-pleasant memories, with little to cheer about amidst the soaring cost of living occasioned by major…
2 days ago
The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Wednesday, celebrated the new African Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, not just for his attainment but also for his patriotism
4 days ago
Ahead of Monday’s awards ceremony to honour the year’s outstanding achievements in the African game and to crown Ademola Lookman as Africa’s Footballer of the Year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF)
17 Dec
Super Eagles skipper, Troost Ekong has congratulated Ademola Lookman for winning the 2023/24 African Footballer of the Year awards
17 Dec
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. The President also congratulated Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year. The…
17 Dec
As expected, Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman, who almost single-handedly won the 2023/24 Europa League for Italian side, Atalanta, was yesterday in Marrakech, Morocco, crowned African Footballer of the year.
16 Dec
Super Eagles’ star, Ademola Lookman, has been tipped to succeed his compatriot, Victor Osimhen, as the African Footballer of the Year (men) when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) holds its awards gala at the Palais des Congres in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this evening.
15 Dec
All things being equal, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman should be crowned the African Player of the Year at Monday evening’s 2024 CAF Awards at the Palais des Congrés in the Moroccan city of Marrakech. His three goals and two assists were pivotal to Nigeria reaching their eighth Africa Cup of Nations Final in Cote d’Ivoire in…
14 Dec
All eyes will be on the Palais des Congres in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveils winners for the 2024 awards.
12 Dec
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman, and Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, will find out if they are among the final three nominees for their various categories of the African Footballer of the Year awards today.
29 Nov
Super Eagles duo of Ademola Lookman and Troost Ekong have been shortlisted for the FIFA Best Attacker and Defenders of 2024 by the global
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