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Bakambu Backs Lookman for African Player of the Year
DR Congo forward Cedric Bakambu has expressed his support for Nigerian star Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 African Player of the Year award. The 2024 CAF Awards ceremony is scheduled for December 16th in Marrakesh, Morocco.
Lookman has been a standout performer for both club and country in the past year. His impressive form earned him a 14th-place finish in the 2024 Ballon d’Or rankings. The 27-year-old is one of five nominees for the African Footballer of the Year award, alongside Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams.
Bakambu, speaking on the Sporty TV show, highlighted Lookman’s exceptional performances: “It’s tough to choose, but in my opinion, I’d say Lookman, the Atalanta player. He deserves it, but we’ll see.”
Lookman has been instrumental in Atalanta’s strong start to the Serie A season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in 12 league games. He also made history by scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.
The Nigerian forward’s impressive performances have attracted interest from top European clubs like PSG, Manchester United, and Real Madrid. While Atalanta are working on extending his contract, their president, Antonio Percassi, has reiterated their stance on the player’s future ahead of the January transfer window.
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