The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the final nomination list for 2024 Africa’s Men Player of the Year award, including Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman and four others.
This was confirmed in a tweet shared by CAF on their official X account, with Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra, Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy, and South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams completing the list for the final five contenders vying for the prestigious title.
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 (𝗠𝗲𝗻) – 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁#CAFAwards2024 pic.twitter.com/0MGgFEJ3d8
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) November 18, 2024
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Lookman as CAF POTY favourite
AFCON 2023 MVP Williams Troost-Ekong, who had been included in the final ten, was omitted from the shortlist, while Lookman moved one step closer to clinching the award, with the Atalanta forward considered the clear favourite to win the CAF POTY award following his outstanding performances for both club and country.
Lookman played a huge part in Nigeria’s journey to the AFCON 23 final, scoring three goals in the tournament. He has also been impressive for his club side, netting 17 goals and providing 11 assists in the 2023-2024 season, including a historic hattrick to help Atalanta to their first European trophy.
The 27-year-old has started the new campaign in similar fashion, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 14 games, and will hope this performances prove enough to clinch the CAF POTY award.
The award ceremony takes place on December 16 in Marrakesh, Morocco.
