Home News Ademola Lookman, CAF 2024 Awards Nominee Ranks 14th on Ballon d’Or List
NewsSports

Ademola Lookman, CAF 2024 Awards Nominee Ranks 14th on Ballon d’Or List

822

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has secured the 14th spot in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The 26-year-old, who currently plays for Atalanta in Serie A, stands out as the only African player to make this year’s list, following in the footsteps of compatriot Victor Osimhen, who placed in the top eight in the previous season.

Lookman’s rise to international prominence has been fueled by his remarkable achievements on both club and national stages over the past year.

Days prior to the Ballon d’Or announcement, he was also named as a nominee for the 2023 CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award, a testament to his influence in African football.

Lookman played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s historic 2023-24 season, during which the club clinched its first-ever European trophy.

His performance was capped by a sensational hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, a highlight that solidified his reputation as one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.

Across the season, Lookman contributed 17 goals and 11 assists for Atalanta, and beyond his club contributions, Lookman’s success extended to the international stage with Nigeria.

He was instrumental in the Super Eagles’ impressive run in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire, where they reached the final. Although Nigeria ultimately fell short, losing 2-1 to the hosts.

About The Author

Leave a comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related Articles

News

Côte d’Ivoire Bans Protests Ahead Of October Elections

Côte d’Ivoire has banned protests in the country ahead of its presidential...

News

Western Powers Are Turning Former Criminals and Designated Terrorists into Strategic Partners, Embracing Leaders with Criminal Pasts as Global Allies

Western powers are increasingly building strategic relationships with foreign leaders whose records...

Home-based Super Eagles has delivered a solid performance to defeat Ghana's Black Galaxies 3-1 in the second leg of their African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium.
Sports

2026 World Cup: Eric Chelle Releases 23-man Squad Ahead Of Lesotho, Benin Clash

The Head Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has...

NewsWorld

AES Dismisses Fake Document on “Irreversible” CFA Franc Withdrawal No, the Sahel Alliance Has Not

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger,...