Peseiro Congratulates Lookman on CAF Player of the Year Award

Super Eagles head coach, José Peseiro, has congratulated Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman on winning the prestigious CAF Player of the Year 2024 award.

Peseiro, in a statement, described the recognition as well-deserved, applauding Lookman’s exceptional talent and his contributions to both Nigerian football and the African football scene.

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The coach also highlighted the Nigerian national team’s role, acknowledging their collective efforts that supported Lookman’s success. He noted the significance of a Super Eagles player winning the award for the second consecutive year, following Victor Osimhen’s triumph in 2023.

Peseiro wrote:

"It is important to highlight the role of the Nigerian national team, whose collective efforts contributed to this individual award, as well as the remarkable achievement of a Super Eagle winning the award for the second consecutive year, following Victor Osimhen’s victory last year."

The victory reinforces Nigeria’s dominance in African football, with Lookman’s achievement and Osimhen’s prior success serving as a testament to the country’s talent on the continental stage.

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