Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Congratulates Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons on CAF awards
Nigerian president Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday congratulated the Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF men's Player of the Year followed by the Super Falcon Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women's Goalkeeper of the year awards for the second time in a nutshell also to the Super Falcons of Nigerian to being named the Women's National Team of the Year 2024.
What Transpired?
The awards which took place in Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco. A statement by the president spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stating that the nigerian president was graciously happy joining many of the Nigerians in celebrating the athletes lookman and Chiamaka describing them as worthy incredible talent and how they have gone so far, brining honored to the country
According to the initially statement made by the Ahmed Tinubu. 'he have trust that this recognitions by Africa's is the highest football authority it will inspire the young footballers to work more harder dedicated to their country play and team when called; it also believes it will help many other athletes to remained steadfast in pursuing their dreams, he also added that their determination, discipline, and confidence underscore the administration's resolve to build a better team play as well as Nigerian where everyone thrives and succeeds
‘‘ I am incredibly proud of Nigerian spirit, the good signpost the best in us as a nation no one can ever write us off''. “ I am very grateful Thank You for making the whole Nigerian Proud and keeping our flag flying again.''
“ I sincerely appreciate you for winning medals for Nigeria both at home and abroad. You will win more in the future,’’ the President said.
Ademola Looksman Speech
According to the CAF winner, when given the opportunity to express his speech, he said over the pass four years ago I failed in front of the World'- Lookman's Speech after CAF Award, but today here I am now celebrating with the World.
The Awards was followed by other players which are Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams, and Serhou Guirassy to claim the prestigious award, cementing his place as the best male African footballer. Speaking on the awards night on Monday Lookman reflected back years during his career and journey his challenges he faced following a missed penalty for Everton in November 2020. He added this was a very bad for me and my team I was so confuse and really don't know what to do. It also happen in 2020 during his premier season with Fulham FC, lookman attempted a panenka-style of penalty in stoppage time which these was against West Ham Goalkeeper name Lukasz Fanbianski.
Which his cheap and poor penalty lacked adequate shoot, target into Fabianski's hands, resulting in a 1-0 defeat to Fulham it was a terrible experience to me and my team but I keep praying and working hard on myself. The missed penalty draw so much hatred of fans and love ones on me both on social media and public criticism from then Fulham Manager Scott Parker when was still the Manager.
“Scott Parker got more angrier on me saying, I’m disappointed in you am very much angry. You can’t take penalties like that, and he knows that. He’s a young player, and he’s learning,” Parker said after the game. It is a big Reflections on me just over four years ago “i am nobody i couldn't do anything, I failed in front of the world. Fast forward four years, and I’m the best player in Africa right now.”
“ I am using these medium to express my love to the young players, children and all struggling footballers watching these currently now, dont let your failures weigh you down to the point you loose your focus break your wings. The matter of fact turn back your pains and relief into your power and continue to fight.
The Superior Picture
“ Ademola Lookman I want to thank the president, all my teammates in Nigerian National Team, Atalanta FC and everyone who has supported me with love I really appreciate your time and efforts.” “ I am dedicating this award today is a blessing to me, my family, and my nation. To be recognized as the best player in Africa is something incredible, and I’m extremely proud.”
Ademola Lookman Father has attributed his son’s success in emerging as the 2024 CAF Player of the Year to his humility, focus, and commitment to football.
The ceremony heard on Monday Midnight in Marrakech, Morocco, was crowned Africa's best, player of the year with a marketing milestone in his career. According to Journalist, Calister Ojonugwa Enejele, after the ceremony Lookman's father has expressed his pride and dignity admiring his son, emphasizing the values that have driven him this level of success in football. “ I am so much proud of my son as a father, because he is very committed and dedicated player, his very humble on beech, he hardly got publicized, because he really want to focus on his football career and play very well and that is what is taking him to the level of football he is now, focused and dedication.
The Nigerian forward Lookman has recently impress all the fans likewise Nigerians for his recent style of play his performance in Champions League, Bundesliga cup was graciously increase enormously. Rightly On the back of being crowned the best player on the continent, the Super Eagles forward takes the tally of Nigerians who have won the award to six.
CAF Awards Full Lists of Winners
The CAF Awards ceremony held in Morocco's energetic city of Marrakesh, the esteemed occasion honored exceptional accomplishments around the continent. The top African football players emerged victorious on Monday night as the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Award took center stage. Ademola Lookman of Nigeria stole the show as he won the prized CAF Men's Footballer of the Year Award, succeeding his countryman and teammate Victor Osimhen. Lookman received this prestigious honor for his outstanding efforts over the course of the year.
The women’s category, Zambia’s Barbra Banda emerged victorious, securing the CAF Women’s Footballer of the Year Award.
Here is the full list of winners at the 2024 CAF Award:
Men Player of the Year: Ademola Lookman (NGR)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Ronwen Williams (RSA)
Young Player of the Year: Lamine Camara (SEN)
Coach of the Year: Emerse Fae (CIV)
National Team of the Year: Ivory Coast
Club of the Year : Women
Player of the Year: Barbra Banda (ZAM)
Club Player of the Year: Sanaa Mssoudy (FAR Rabat/MAR)
Goalkeeper of the Year: Chiamaka Nnadozie (NGR)
Young Player of the Year: Doha El Madani (MAR)
Coach of the Year: Lamia Boumehdi (TP Mazembe/COD)
National Team of the Year: Nigeria
What Next for Ademola Lookman Peseiro congratulates Lookman on CAF AwardA
Former Nigerian head coach José Peseiro commented on the Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, has congratulated Ademola Lookman on winning the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) 2024 African Footballer of the Year award.
Jose Peseiro also gave the Super Eagles credit for their teamwork in recent games, which helped Lookman succeed and made sure the previous champion was replaced by another Super Eagle.
On Peseiro’s X.com handle read: “Congratulations @molalookman on winning the CAF Player of the Year 2024 award! This is a well-deserved recognition of your incredible talent and your significance to Nigeria and African football.” We are so proud of you and your performance likewise your dedication to football ?
According to the Portuguese coach emphasized the collective role of Lookman’s teammates many Nigerian who’s made this day a commendable in the Super Eagles squads, whose character and performance at the 2023 AFCON contributed to this individual honor.
Conclusion
Ademola Lookmans's is one of the best player in Africa now for his outstanding performance in recent games both in clubs and National team, I wished him the very best in his career, he also came up on the Ballond D'or ranking making it a massive turn for his, he have dedicated so much of his time playing and deserve all the best he needed. Do you love this article from Glufia.com please share.
