Ademola Lookman scored a hattrick in Atalanta’s Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen and three goals in 2023 AFCON
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is the leading candidate for the African Footballer of the Year award, according to Ballgist.com. Lookman is predicted to surpass strong contenders Mohamed Salah and Brahim Diaz.
The former Everton player has made a notable impact during the 2023-24 season. His standout performances for Atalanta, including a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final, and his contributions to Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign have captured attention.
In the Europa League final, Lookman scored a hat-trick. During the AFCON tournament, he netted three goals and provided an assist that helped Nigeria reach the final.
Advanced data analysis highlights Lookman’s impressive season. According to an AI report by Sports Casting, Lookman is ranked first for the award. Brahim Diaz, who recently switched from Spain to Morocco, is in second place. Mohamed Salah, with 39 goal contributions in 44 appearances for Liverpool, is third.
Victor Boniface, Lookman’s countryman, is in fourth place. Boniface had an exceptional season with Bayer Leverkusen, winning the Bundesliga and the DFB-Pokal Cup.
Although no official announcements have been made, Lookman’s exceptional performances in the AFCON and Europa League finals make him a strong favorite for the African Footballer of the Year award.
Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, won the Best African International award at the Ghana Football Awards held in Accra on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
