Lookman was selected for the attacker's category alongside Arsenal's Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur icon Harry Kane, Manchester City's Erling Haaland, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and 14 others
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On his part, Troost-Ekong was nominated for the defender’s category, alongside Arsenal defensive duo Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba and 19 othersIn the past few months, Lookman, who was ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony, has been turning heads with his spectacular performances for club and country.
Only two African women footballers made the cut in the main categories: Malawi’s Tabitha Chawinga, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Lyonnais, and Zambia’s Barbra Banda, who plays for Orlando Pride in South Africa. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all.
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