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Jonathan LedgerAdemola Lookman: Four years ago I fell in front of the world.. fast forward, I’m the best player in Africacame after he “fell in front of the world” four years prior.
The 27-year-old finished ahead of Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Ronwen Williams and Serhou Guirassy to win the coveted individual prize for male African footballers.Speaking at the ceremony, Lookman referenced his failure to convert a penalty for Everton in November 2020. The penalty attempt earned him mockery on social media, and Scott Parker, Fulham’s manager, ripped into the player in public.“Just over four years ago I fell in front of the world. Fast forward four years, I’m the best player in Africa,” Lookman said after receiving the award.
“Firstly. I want to thank the Almighty God for everything he has been doing in my life, and everything he has been blessing me with.“I want to thank the president, I want to thank all my teammates- club and country. I want to thank them for all their support and love that they gave me.”
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