Lookman is a strong contender for the Men's Player of the Year award, thanks to his impressive performances for both club and country.
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This season, Lookman has notched 11 goals and five assists in 18 appearances in all competitions for Atalanta, including a goal against record winners Real Madrid FC in the UEFA Champions League. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.Among the other contenders, Guinea’s Serhou Guirassy faces an uphill battle despite his impressive goalscoring record in the 2025 AFCON qualifying campaign.
She is also in the running for the Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award, having drawn rave reviews for her performances with French club Paris FC.Former junior international Chiamaka Okwuchukwu is a finalist for Women’s Young Player of the Year, a title Nigeria first won through Asisat Oshoala in 2021.
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