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PHOTOS: Lookman visits Tinubu in Lagos with CAF footballer of the year award

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PHOTOS: Lookman visits Tinubu in Lagos with CAF footballer of the year award

Ademola Lookman, Super Eagles winger, was hosted by President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos on Friday.

The 27-year-old footballer visited the president with his 2024 CAF footballer of the year award.

Last December, Lookman was named the continent’s best player — following the footsteps of Victor Osimhen, who won the prize in 2023.

The winger won the award after an impressive 2023/24 season for both club and country. He scored 17 goals and provided 11 assists in all competitions that season for Atalanta. He also scored a hattrick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, winning Atalanta’s first-ever European title.

Lookman was one of Nigeria’s best players at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. He scored three goals as the Eagles won silver at the tournament. He was also named in the competition’s best XI alongside captain Willian Troost-Ekong.

His latest visit to Nigeria comes after the conclusion of the 2024/25 season, where he helped Atalanta finish third in the Serie A. He scored 20 goals across all competitions for the club.