Ademola Lookman Crowned 2024 CAF African Player of the Year.

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year, capping off a remarkable year for the Atalanta star.

The prestigious award was presented at a glittering ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco, on Monday evening.

Lookman's exceptional performances for both club and country propelled him to the top of African football. His three goals and two assists were crucial in Nigeria's journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final earlier this year. At the club level, Lookman's hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final led Atalanta to their first major title in 61 years.

The 27-year-old edged out strong competition from Ivory Coast's Simon Adingra, Morocco's Achraf Hakimi, Guinea's Serhou Guirassy, and South Africa's Ronwen Williams to claim the coveted award.

Other Notable Winners

- Women's Player of the Year: Barbra Banda (Zambia)
- Men's Young Player of the Year: Lamine Camara (Senegal)
- Women's Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (Morocco)
- Men's Goalkeeper of the Year: Ronwen Williams (South Africa)
- Women's Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Nigeria)
- Men's Coach of the Year: Emerse Fae (Côte d'Ivoire)
- Women's Coach of the Year: Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe)
- Men's National Team of the Year: Côte d'Ivoire
- Women's National Team of the Year: Nigeria
- Men's Club of the Year: Al Ahly FC (Egypt)
- Women's Club of the Year: TP Mazembe (DR Congo)

Lookman's victory marks another milestone for Nigerian football, following Victor Osimhen's triumph in 2023.

The award cements Lookman's status as one of Africa's brightest stars and recognizes his significant contributions to both his club and national team throughout the year.