The father of Ademola Lookman, newly crowned 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year, has commended the Atalanta winger for his dedication, humility, and work ethic.
Lookman, 27, received Africa’s top football honor during an elegant ceremony held in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday night, becoming the sixth Nigerian to win the prestigious award.
Speaking at the event, Lookman’s father, who proudly accompanied his son, highlighted the qualities that have driven his success. “I am proud of him as a father because he is a very committed player. He is very humble and does not like too much publicity because he really wants to focus on his football. And that is what has taken him to this level,” he told LiveScore.
This marks the second consecutive year a Nigerian player has claimed the award, following Victor Osimhen’s win in 2023. Lookman’s achievement adds to Nigeria’s rich history of football excellence on the continent.
