Former Super Eagles forward, Nwankwo Kanu, has endorsed Ademola Lookman to be crowned the next Africa’s best player, providing reasons for his deserving candidacy.
- The 2024 CAF Awards will take place in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 16, 2024.
- Lookman is in the running for the prestigious award alongside nine other players, including his Super Eagles teammate, William Troost-Ekong.
- Kanu emphasizes Lookman’s exceptional performance and contributions as key factors for his nomination.
- Lookman is in the running for the prestigious award along with nine other players, including his Super Eagles teammate, William Troost-Ekong.
- The winger has been widely tipped to win the award after a stellar year for club and country.
- The 27-year-old was the only African player nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, finishing in 14th position.
- “Lookman is a very good player, humble, works very hard and going by the records, I believe he will win,” Kanu told Brila FM.
- “I don’t know of any African player who has done better than him this year.
- “He was ranked well in the Ballon d’Or (14th).
- “He has done well for both club and country.”
