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Atalanta and Tremendous Eagles ahead Ademola Lookman has been honoured with a prestigious nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Soccernet.ng experiences.
Lookman’s distinctive performances final season have propelled him into the ranks of soccer’s elite, incomes him a well-deserved spot on the shortlist for one of many sport’s most coveted particular person awards. The Nigerian star’s outstanding consistency, each for membership and nation, has not gone unnoticed.
Final season, Lookman performed a pivotal function for Atalanta, delivering a standout hat-trick that singlehandedly secured the Europa League title for Gian Piero Gasperini’s males—a feat that can be remembered for years.
On the worldwide stage, he was equally spectacular, scoring three essential targets and offering an help that helped the Tremendous Eagles advance to the ultimate of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations below the steerage of coach José Peseiro.
These extraordinary contributions have led many to contemplate Lookman a robust contender for the following African Footballer of the 12 months award, and his Ballon d’Or nomination additional solidifies his rising standing in world soccer.
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It’s price noting that final season, Napoli ahead Victor Osimhen was topped the 2023 African Footballer of the 12 months and completed eighth within the Ballon d’Or rankings.
Now, the highlight shifts to Lookman, as he goals to surpass his compatriot and produce extra delight to Nigerian soccer followers, who eagerly await one other second of nationwide triumph.
Ayomide Oguntimehin
Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports activities journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a confirmed monitor document in conducting interviews with Tremendous Eagles stars comparable to William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Brilliant Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and lots of others. He has additionally made a big influence in breaking switch information tales.
Grounded in video modifying, video journalism, social media administration, and content material technique, Ayomide brings a wealth of experience to his work.
With a Bachelor’s diploma in English Language from Adeyemi Faculty of Schooling and a Grasp’s Diploma in College Library and Media Know-how from the College of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel within the discipline.
