Ex-barcelona Star Tips Ademola Lookman To Follow Victor Osimhen As Caf Player Of The Year Winner

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke has thrown his support behind Ademola Lookman, predicting that the winger could succeed Victor Osimhen as Africa's best player, Soccernet.ng reports .

Osimhen, who clinched the prestigious award last year, was instrumental in Napoli's historic Serie A triumph, their first in over 30 years.

Now, former Barcelona winger Amuneke believes Lookman, with his remarkable performances for both Atalanta and Nigeria, is next in line to claim the CAF Player of the Year title.

The 26-year-old forward played a vital role in Nigerias 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign, netting three goals and adding an assist in seven matches.

His heroics continued at the club level, where he was the standout star in Atalanta's UEFA Europa League success, scoring a memorable hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.