Lookman is the seventh Nigerian to win the continent's highest football award as he succeeded compatriot Osimhen on Monday in Morocco
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Lookman’s incredible year included 22 goals, notably a hat trick in the Europa League final that secured Atalanta’s first-ever continental title. He also played a key role in Nigeria’s journey to the AFCON final. Lookman was not the only Nigerian winner. The Super Falcons won the Women’s National Team of the Year award after their excellent performances, especially at the Paris Olympics, where they narrowly lost out to England on penalties.
Nigeria had four CAF/FIFPro Best Women 11 nominations, with Michelle Alozie, Osinachi Ohale, Rasheedat Ajibade, and Asisat Oshoala. The men’s team had only Victor Osimhen and Lookman.FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe honoured the Egypt Football Association and Cameroon President Paul Biya with the CAF President’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Mr Infantino congratulated Morocco on being selected as co-hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Portugal and Spain.
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